How far is Alexandria from Lagos?
The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Alexandria (El Nouzha Airport) is 2416 miles / 3887 kilometers / 2099 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lagos (LOS) to Alexandria (ALY) is 4055 miles / 6526 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 89 hours 53 minutes.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport – El Nouzha 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)- 2415.555 miles
- 3887.459 kilometers
- 2099.060 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- 2418.986 miles
- 3892.981 kilometers
- 2102.041 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 El Nouzha Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lagos and Alexandria?
The time difference between Lagos and Alexandria is 1 hour. Alexandria is 1 hour ahead of Lagos.
Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and El Nouzha Airport (ALY)
On average, flying from Lagos to Alexandria generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 585 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lagos to Alexandria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and El Nouzha Airport (ALY).
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 | El Nouzha Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alexandria |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | ALY |
| ICAO Code: | HEAX |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′2″N, 29°56′56″E |