How far is Alta from Lagos?
The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 4465 miles / 7186 kilometers / 3880 nautical miles.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Alta Airport
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Distance from Lagos to Alta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lagos to Alta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4465.124 miles
- 7185.920 kilometers
- 3880.086 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- 4471.201 miles
- 7195.701 kilometers
- 3885.368 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 Alta?
The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Alta Airport is 8 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lagos and Alta?
Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Alta Airport (ALF)
On average, flying from Lagos to Alta generates about 515 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 515 kilograms equals 1 135 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lagos to Alta
See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Alta Airport (ALF).
Airport information
| Origin | Murtala Muhammed International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lagos |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | LOS |
| ICAO Code: | DNMM |
| Coordinates: | 6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″E |
| Destination | Alta Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alta |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | ALF |
| ICAO Code: | ENAT |
| Coordinates: | 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E |