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How far is Riga from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 3647 miles / 5869 kilometers / 3169 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Riga International Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3646.830 miles
  • 5869.004 kilometers
  • 3169.009 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
  • 3654.515 miles
  • 5881.372 kilometers
  • 3175.687 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 Riga?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Riga International Airport is 7 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Lagos to Riga generates about 413 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 413 kilograms equals 910 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Riga

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

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 Riga International Airport
City: Riga
Country: Latvia Flag of Latvia
IATA Code: RIX
ICAO Code: EVRA
Coordinates: 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E