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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 5511 miles / 8869 kilometers / 4789 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5510.982 miles
  • 8869.066 kilometers
  • 4788.913 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
  • 5507.663 miles
  • 8863.724 kilometers
  • 4786.028 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 Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 10 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Lagos to Buffalo generates about 651 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 651 kilograms equals 1 435 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W