How far is Cairo from Lagos?
The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Cairo (Cairo International Airport) is 2440 miles / 3927 kilometers / 2120 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lagos (LOS) to Cairo (CAI) is 3938 miles / 6337 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 47 minutes.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Cairo International Airport
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Distance from Lagos to Cairo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lagos to Cairo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2440.014 miles
- 3926.823 kilometers
- 2120.315 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- 2442.847 miles
- 3931.381 kilometers
- 2122.776 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 Cairo?
The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Cairo International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lagos and Cairo?
The time difference between Lagos and Cairo is 1 hour. Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Lagos.
Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Cairo International Airport (CAI)
On average, flying from Lagos to Cairo generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 591 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 Cairo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Cairo International Airport (CAI).
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 | Cairo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairo |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | CAI |
| ICAO Code: | HECA |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E |
Airlines flying from Lagos (LOS) to Cairo (CAI)
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