How far is Des Moines, IA, from Lagos?
The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 6281 miles / 10108 kilometers / 5458 nautical miles.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Lagos to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lagos to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6281.102 miles
- 10108.455 kilometers
- 5458.129 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- 6275.705 miles
- 10099.768 kilometers
- 5453.439 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 12 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lagos and Des Moines?
The time difference between Lagos and Des Moines is 7 hours. Des Moines is 7 hours behind Lagos.
Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Lagos to Des Moines generates about 755 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 755 kilograms equals 1 664 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lagos to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
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 | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |