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How far is Bucharest from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 2951 miles / 4750 kilometers / 2565 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Bucharest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2951.338 miles
  • 4749.718 kilometers
  • 2564.642 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
  • 2958.321 miles
  • 4760.957 kilometers
  • 2570.711 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 Bucharest?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

On average, flying from Lagos to Bucharest generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 724 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Bucharest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).

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 Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
City: Bucharest
Country: Romania Flag of Romania
IATA Code: BBU
ICAO Code: LRBS
Coordinates: 44°30′11″N, 26°6′7″E