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How far is London from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 3077 miles / 4952 kilometers / 2674 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – London Gatwick Airport

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Distance from Lagos to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3076.985 miles
  • 4951.927 kilometers
  • 2673.826 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
  • 3086.138 miles
  • 4966.658 kilometers
  • 2681.781 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 6 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from Lagos to London generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 757 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

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 London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W