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How far is Columbus, OH, from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 5731 miles / 9223 kilometers / 4980 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5731.035 miles
  • 9223.206 kilometers
  • 4980.133 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
  • 5726.702 miles
  • 9216.233 kilometers
  • 4976.368 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 11 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Lagos to Columbus generates about 680 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 680 kilograms equals 1 500 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W