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How far is Lagos from Fortaleza?

The distance between Fortaleza (Fortaleza Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 2976 miles / 4790 kilometers / 2586 nautical miles.

Fortaleza Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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Distance from Fortaleza to Lagos

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fortaleza to Lagos. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2976.461 miles
  • 4790.150 kilometers
  • 2586.474 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2974.246 miles
  • 4786.585 kilometers
  • 2584.549 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Fortaleza to Lagos?

The estimated flight time from Fortaleza Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fortaleza Airport (FOR) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

On average, flying from Fortaleza to Lagos generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 731 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Fortaleza to Lagos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fortaleza Airport (FOR) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Airport information

Origin Fortaleza Airport
City: Fortaleza
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: FOR
ICAO Code: SBFZ
Coordinates: 3°46′34″S, 38°31′57″W
Destination Murtala Muhammed International Airport
City: Lagos
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: LOS
ICAO Code: DNMM
Coordinates: 6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″E