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How far is Rochester, MN, from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 6196 miles / 9972 kilometers / 5384 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6196.214 miles
  • 9971.840 kilometers
  • 5384.363 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
  • 6191.299 miles
  • 9963.930 kilometers
  • 5380.092 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 12 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Lagos to Rochester generates about 743 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 743 kilograms equals 1 639 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Rochester

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

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 Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W