How far is Colombo from Lagos?
The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 5254 miles / 8455 kilometers / 4565 nautical miles.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Lagos to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lagos to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5253.682 miles
- 8454.982 kilometers
- 4565.325 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- 5247.581 miles
- 8445.163 kilometers
- 4560.023 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 Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 10 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lagos and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Lagos to Colombo generates about 617 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 617 kilograms equals 1 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lagos to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
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 | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |