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How far is Helsinki from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) is 3873 miles / 6234 kilometers / 3366 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Helsinki Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Helsinki

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3873.421 miles
  • 6233.666 kilometers
  • 3365.910 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
  • 3880.772 miles
  • 6245.496 kilometers
  • 3372.298 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 Helsinki?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Helsinki Airport is 7 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Helsinki Airport (HEL)

On average, flying from Lagos to Helsinki generates about 441 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 441 kilograms equals 971 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Helsinki

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

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 Helsinki Airport
City: Helsinki
Country: Finland Flag of Finland
IATA Code: HEL
ICAO Code: EFHK
Coordinates: 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″E