How far is Massawa from Lagos?
The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 2521 miles / 4058 kilometers / 2191 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lagos (LOS) to Massawa (MSW) is 3344 miles / 5381 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 56 minutes.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Massawa International Airport
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Distance from Lagos to Massawa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lagos to Massawa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2521.239 miles
- 4057.541 kilometers
- 2190.897 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- 2519.098 miles
- 4054.095 kilometers
- 2189.036 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 Massawa?
The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lagos and Massawa?
The time difference between Lagos and Massawa is 2 hours. Massawa is 2 hours ahead of Lagos.
Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)
On average, flying from Lagos to Massawa generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 612 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 Massawa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).
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 | Massawa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Massawa |
| Country: | Eritrea  |
| IATA Code: | MSW |
| ICAO Code: | HHMS |
| Coordinates: | 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E |