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How far is Nanjing from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 7449 miles / 11989 kilometers / 6473 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7449.382 miles
  • 11988.618 kilometers
  • 6473.336 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
  • 7441.182 miles
  • 11975.421 kilometers
  • 6466.210 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 Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 14 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Lagos to Nanjing generates about 919 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 919 kilograms equals 2 025 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Nanjing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

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 Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E