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How far is Mwanza from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Mwanza (Mwanza Airport) is 2137 miles / 3439 kilometers / 1857 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lagos (LOS) to Mwanza (MWZ) is 3088 miles / 4969 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 40 minutes.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Mwanza Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Mwanza

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2136.675 miles
  • 3438.646 kilometers
  • 1856.720 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
  • 2135.474 miles
  • 3436.712 kilometers
  • 1855.676 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 Mwanza?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Mwanza Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Mwanza Airport (MWZ)

On average, flying from Lagos to Mwanza generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 514 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 Mwanza

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

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 Mwanza Airport
City: Mwanza
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: MWZ
ICAO Code: HTMW
Coordinates: 2°26′40″S, 32°55′57″E