How far is Lagos from Rio De Janeiro?
The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 3742 miles / 6022 kilometers / 3251 nautical miles.
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport
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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Lagos
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rio De Janeiro to Lagos. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3741.755 miles
- 6021.771 kilometers
- 3251.496 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- 3744.132 miles
- 6025.596 kilometers
- 3253.562 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 Rio De Janeiro to Lagos?
The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 7 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and Lagos?
Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Lagos generates about 424 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 424 kilograms equals 935 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Lagos
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
Airport information
| Origin | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | GIG |
| ICAO Code: | SBGL |
| Coordinates: | 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W |
| Destination | Murtala Muhammed International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lagos |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | LOS |
| ICAO Code: | DNMM |
| Coordinates: | 6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″E |