How far is Decatur, IL, from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 6048 miles / 9734 kilometers / 5256 nautical miles.

Distance from Lagos to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6048.203 miles
• 9733.639 kilometers
• 5255.745 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

• 6043.115 miles
• 9725.450 kilometers
• 5251.323 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Decatur Airport is 11 hours and 57 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lagos and Decatur?

The time difference between Lagos and Decatur is 7 hours. Decatur is 7 hours behind Lagos.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Lagos to Decatur generates about 723 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 723 kilograms equals 1 594 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Decatur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Decatur Airport (DEC).

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	Decatur Airport
City:	Decatur, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DEC
ICAO Code:	KDEC
Coordinates:	39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W