How far is Maputo from Lagos?
The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Maputo (Maputo International Airport) is 2975 miles / 4788 kilometers / 2585 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lagos (LOS) to Maputo (MPM) is 4461 miles / 7180 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 100 hours 25 minutes.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Maputo International Airport
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Distance from Lagos to Maputo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lagos to Maputo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2975.043 miles
- 4787.867 kilometers
- 2585.241 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- 2981.904 miles
- 4798.909 kilometers
- 2591.203 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 Maputo?
The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Maputo International Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lagos and Maputo?
The time difference between Lagos and Maputo is 1 hour. Maputo is 1 hour ahead of Lagos.
Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Maputo International Airport (MPM)
On average, flying from Lagos to Maputo generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 730 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 Maputo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Maputo International Airport (MPM).
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 | Maputo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Maputo |
| Country: | Mozambique  |
| IATA Code: | MPM |
| ICAO Code: | FQMA |
| Coordinates: | 25°55′14″S, 32°34′21″E |