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How far is Lagos from Galway?

The distance between Galway (Galway Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 3293 miles / 5299 kilometers / 2861 nautical miles.

Galway Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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Distance from Galway to Lagos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3292.652 miles
  • 5299.010 kilometers
  • 2861.237 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
  • 3301.265 miles
  • 5312.871 kilometers
  • 2868.721 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 Galway to Lagos?

The estimated flight time from Galway Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 6 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Galway Airport (GWY) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

On average, flying from Galway to Lagos generates about 369 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 369 kilograms equals 814 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Galway to Lagos

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

Airport information

Origin Galway Airport
City: Galway
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: GWY
ICAO Code: EICM
Coordinates: 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″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