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How far is Alexandria, LA, from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) is 6333 miles / 10192 kilometers / 5503 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Alexandria International Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Alexandria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6332.847 miles
  • 10191.730 kilometers
  • 5503.094 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
  • 6326.280 miles
  • 10181.161 kilometers
  • 5497.387 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 Lagos to Alexandria?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Alexandria International Airport is 12 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX)

On average, flying from Lagos to Alexandria generates about 762 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 762 kilograms equals 1 680 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Alexandria

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Alexandria International Airport
City: Alexandria, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AEX
ICAO Code: KAEX
Coordinates: 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″W