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How far is Dunhuang from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 6009 miles / 9670 kilometers / 5222 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Dunhuang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6008.858 miles
  • 9670.319 kilometers
  • 5221.554 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
  • 6003.899 miles
  • 9662.339 kilometers
  • 5217.246 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 Dunhuang?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 11 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)

On average, flying from Lagos to Dunhuang generates about 718 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 718 kilograms equals 1 583 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Dunhuang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH).

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 Dunhuang Mogao International Airport
City: Dunhuang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DNH
ICAO Code: ZLDH
Coordinates: 40°9′39″N, 94°48′33″E