How far is Richmond, VA, from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 5434 miles / 8745 kilometers / 4722 nautical miles.

Distance from Lagos to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5433.772 miles
• 8744.809 kilometers
• 4721.819 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

• 5429.773 miles
• 8738.372 kilometers
• 4718.343 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 10 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lagos and Richmond?

The time difference between Lagos and Richmond is 6 hours. Richmond is 6 hours behind Lagos.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Lagos to Richmond generates about 641 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 641 kilograms equals 1 413 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Richmond

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

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	Richmond International Airport
City:	Richmond, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RIC
ICAO Code:	KRIC
Coordinates:	37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W