How far is Lagos from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 5250 miles / 8449 kilometers / 4562 nautical miles.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport
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Distance from New York to Lagos
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Lagos. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5250.147 miles
- 8449.292 kilometers
- 4562.253 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- 5247.134 miles
- 8444.443 kilometers
- 4559.635 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 New York to Lagos?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 10 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Lagos?
The time difference between New York and Lagos is 6 hours. Lagos is 6 hours ahead of New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
On average, flying from New York to Lagos generates about 617 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 617 kilograms equals 1 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from New York to Lagos
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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 |