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How far is Waterloo, IA, from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) is 6206 miles / 9987 kilometers / 5393 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Waterloo Regional Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Waterloo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6205.623 miles
  • 9986.982 kilometers
  • 5392.539 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
  • 6200.518 miles
  • 9978.767 kilometers
  • 5388.103 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 Waterloo?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Waterloo Regional Airport is 12 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)

On average, flying from Lagos to Waterloo generates about 745 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 745 kilograms equals 1 642 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Waterloo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).

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 Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″W