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How far is Athens, GA, from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 5779 miles / 9300 kilometers / 5022 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Athens

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5778.716 miles
  • 9299.941 kilometers
  • 5021.567 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
  • 5773.460 miles
  • 9291.484 kilometers
  • 5017.000 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 Athens?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 11 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)

On average, flying from Lagos to Athens generates about 687 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 687 kilograms equals 1 514 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Athens

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).

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 Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W