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How far is London from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and London (Luton Airport) is 3128 miles / 5034 kilometers / 2718 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Luton 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)
  • 3127.699 miles
  • 5033.543 kilometers
  • 2717.896 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
  • 3136.821 miles
  • 5048.224 kilometers
  • 2725.823 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 Luton Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Luton Airport (LTN)

On average, flying from Lagos to London generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 771 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 Luton Airport (LTN).

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 Luton Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LTN
ICAO Code: EGGW
Coordinates: 51°52′28″N, 0°22′5″W