How far is Washington D.C. from Lagos?
The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 5442 miles / 8758 kilometers / 4729 nautical miles.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Lagos to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lagos to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5441.889 miles
- 8757.872 kilometers
- 4728.872 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- 5438.098 miles
- 8751.770 kilometers
- 4725.578 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 Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 10 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lagos and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Lagos to Washington D.C. generates about 642 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 642 kilograms equals 1 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lagos to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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 | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |