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How far is Assab from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Assab (Assab International Airport) is 2714 miles / 4368 kilometers / 2359 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lagos (LOS) to Assab (ASA) is 3708 miles / 5968 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 58 minutes.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Assab International Airport

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2714
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Distance from Lagos to Assab

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2714.205 miles
  • 4368.090 kilometers
  • 2358.580 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
  • 2711.380 miles
  • 4363.544 kilometers
  • 2356.125 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 Assab?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Assab International Airport is 5 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Assab International Airport (ASA)

On average, flying from Lagos to Assab generates about 300 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 300 kilograms equals 662 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 Assab

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

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 Assab International Airport
City: Assab
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: ASA
ICAO Code: HHSB
Coordinates: 13°4′18″N, 42°38′42″E