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How far is Guangzhou from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 7293 miles / 11737 kilometers / 6337 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7292.813 miles
  • 11736.646 kilometers
  • 6337.282 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
  • 7284.408 miles
  • 11723.119 kilometers
  • 6329.978 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 Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 14 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from Lagos to Guangzhou generates about 896 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 896 kilograms equals 1 976 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Guangzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E