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How far is El Hierro from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and El Hierro (El Hierro Airport) is 2017 miles / 3246 kilometers / 1753 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – El Hierro Airport

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2017
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3246
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1753
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Distance from Lagos to El Hierro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2016.775 miles
  • 3245.684 kilometers
  • 1752.529 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
  • 2020.313 miles
  • 3251.379 kilometers
  • 1755.604 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 El Hierro?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to El Hierro Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and El Hierro Airport (VDE)

On average, flying from Lagos to El Hierro generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 484 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to El Hierro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and El Hierro Airport (VDE).

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 El Hierro Airport
City: El Hierro
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: VDE
ICAO Code: GCHI
Coordinates: 27°48′53″N, 17°53′13″W