How far is Chennai from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Chennai (Chennai International Airport) is 5241 miles / 8434 kilometers / 4554 nautical miles.

Distance from Lagos to Chennai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5240.576 miles
• 8433.890 kilometers
• 4553.936 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

• 5234.459 miles
• 8424.046 kilometers
• 4548.621 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 Chennai?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Chennai International Airport is 10 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lagos and Chennai?

The time difference between Lagos and Chennai is 4 hours 30 minutes. Chennai is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Lagos.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Chennai International Airport (MAA)

On average, flying from Lagos to Chennai generates about 615 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 615 kilograms equals 1 356 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Chennai

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

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	Chennai International Airport
City:	Chennai
Country:	India
IATA Code:	MAA
ICAO Code:	VOMM
Coordinates:	12°59′24″N, 80°10′9″E