How far is Galle from Lagos?
The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Galle (Koggala Airport) is 5289 miles / 8511 kilometers / 4596 nautical miles.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Koggala Airport
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Distance from Lagos to Galle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lagos to Galle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5288.589 miles
- 8511.158 kilometers
- 4595.658 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- 5282.476 miles
- 8501.322 kilometers
- 4590.347 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 Galle?
The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Koggala Airport is 10 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lagos and Galle?
Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Koggala Airport (KCT)
On average, flying from Lagos to Galle generates about 622 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 622 kilograms equals 1 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lagos to Galle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Koggala Airport (KCT).
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 | Koggala Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Galle |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | KCT |
| ICAO Code: | VCCK |
| Coordinates: | 5°59′37″N, 80°19′13″E |