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How far is Mombasa from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Mombasa (Moi International Airport) is 2609 miles / 4198 kilometers / 2267 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lagos (LOS) to Mombasa (MBA) is 3636 miles / 5852 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 93 hours 36 minutes.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Moi International Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Mombasa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2608.776 miles
  • 4198.418 kilometers
  • 2266.964 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
  • 2607.203 miles
  • 4195.886 kilometers
  • 2265.597 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 Mombasa?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Moi International Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Moi International Airport (MBA)

On average, flying from Lagos to Mombasa generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 635 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lagos to Mombasa

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

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 Moi International Airport
City: Mombasa
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: MBA
ICAO Code: HKMO
Coordinates: 4°2′5″S, 39°35′39″E