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How far is Columbus, GA, from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 5879 miles / 9462 kilometers / 5109 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Columbus Metropolitan 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)
  • 5879.155 miles
  • 9461.583 kilometers
  • 5108.846 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
  • 5873.532 miles
  • 9452.533 kilometers
  • 5103.959 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 11 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from Lagos to Columbus generates about 700 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 700 kilograms equals 1 544 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).

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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W