How far is Detroit, MI, from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 5748 miles / 9250 kilometers / 4995 nautical miles.

Distance from Lagos to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5747.689 miles
• 9250.008 kilometers
• 4994.605 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

• 5743.639 miles
• 9243.491 kilometers
• 4991.086 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 Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 11 hours and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lagos and Detroit?

The time difference between Lagos and Detroit is 6 hours. Detroit is 6 hours behind Lagos.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Lagos to Detroit generates about 683 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 683 kilograms equals 1 505 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

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	Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City:	Detroit, MI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DTW
ICAO Code:	KDTW
Coordinates:	42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W