How far is Lagos from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 5442 miles / 8758 kilometers / 4729 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Lagos
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Lagos. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5441.889 miles
- 8757.872 kilometers
- 4728.872 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- 5438.098 miles
- 8751.770 kilometers
- 4725.578 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 Washington D.C. to Lagos?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 10 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Lagos?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Lagos generates about 642 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 642 kilograms equals 1 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Lagos
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |