How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Lagos?
The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 5325 miles / 8570 kilometers / 4627 nautical miles.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from Lagos to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lagos to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5324.867 miles
- 8569.543 kilometers
- 4627.183 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- 5321.524 miles
- 8564.163 kilometers
- 4624.278 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 10 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lagos and Philadelphia?
The time difference between Lagos and Philadelphia is 6 hours. Philadelphia is 6 hours behind Lagos.
Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from Lagos to Philadelphia generates about 626 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 626 kilograms equals 1 381 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lagos to Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
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 | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |