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How far is Orchid Island from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 7824 miles / 12591 kilometers / 6799 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Lanyu Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Orchid Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7823.790 miles
  • 12591.169 kilometers
  • 6798.687 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
  • 7814.786 miles
  • 12576.679 kilometers
  • 6790.863 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 Orchid Island?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Lanyu Airport is 15 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)

On average, flying from Lagos to Orchid Island generates about 973 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 973 kilograms equals 2 144 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Orchid Island

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

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 Lanyu Airport
City: Orchid Island
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: KYD
ICAO Code: RCLY
Coordinates: 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E