How far is New Orleans, LA, from Lagos?
The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 6211 miles / 9995 kilometers / 5397 nautical miles.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
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Distance from Lagos to New Orleans
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lagos to New Orleans. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6210.834 miles
- 9995.368 kilometers
- 5397.067 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- 6204.357 miles
- 9984.944 kilometers
- 5391.438 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 New Orleans?
The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 12 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lagos and New Orleans?
The time difference between Lagos and New Orleans is 7 hours. New Orleans is 7 hours behind Lagos.
Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
On average, flying from Lagos to New Orleans generates about 745 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 745 kilograms equals 1 643 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lagos to New Orleans
See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
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 | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New Orleans, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSY |
| ICAO Code: | KMSY |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″W |