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How far is Columbus, OH, from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 5734 miles / 9227 kilometers / 4982 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5733.558 miles
  • 9227.267 kilometers
  • 4982.326 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
  • 5729.192 miles
  • 9220.241 kilometers
  • 4978.532 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 11 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Lagos to Columbus generates about 681 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 681 kilograms equals 1 501 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Columbus

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

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W