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How far is Lagos from London?

The distance between London (London City Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 3101 miles / 4990 kilometers / 2694 nautical miles.

London City Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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Distance from London to Lagos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3100.702 miles
  • 4990.097 kilometers
  • 2694.437 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
  • 3109.850 miles
  • 5004.818 kilometers
  • 2702.385 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 London to Lagos?

The estimated flight time from London City Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 6 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London City Airport (LCY) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

On average, flying from London to Lagos generates about 346 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 346 kilograms equals 763 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Lagos

See the map of the shortest flight path between London City Airport (LCY) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Airport information

Origin London City Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LCY
ICAO Code: EGLC
Coordinates: 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″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