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How far is Lagos from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 2843 miles / 4575 kilometers / 2470 nautical miles.

Istanbul Atatürk Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to Lagos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2842.606 miles
  • 4574.730 kilometers
  • 2470.157 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
  • 2848.579 miles
  • 4584.344 kilometers
  • 2475.348 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 Istanbul to Lagos?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Lagos generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 696 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to Lagos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Airport information

Origin Istanbul Atatürk Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: ISL
ICAO Code: LTBA
Coordinates: 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E
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