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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 6221 miles / 10011 kilometers / 5406 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6220.802 miles
  • 10011.411 kilometers
  • 5405.730 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
  • 6215.951 miles
  • 10003.604 kilometers
  • 5401.514 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 12 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Lagos to Minneapolis generates about 747 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 747 kilograms equals 1 646 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W