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How far is Zhongwei from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Zhongwei (Zhongwei Shapotou Airport) is 6588 miles / 10602 kilometers / 5725 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Zhongwei Shapotou Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Zhongwei

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6588.035 miles
  • 10602.415 kilometers
  • 5724.846 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
  • 6581.592 miles
  • 10592.046 kilometers
  • 5719.247 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 Zhongwei?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport is 12 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY)

On average, flying from Lagos to Zhongwei generates about 797 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 797 kilograms equals 1 758 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Zhongwei

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY).

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 Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
City: Zhongwei
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ZHY
ICAO Code: ZLZW
Coordinates: 37°34′23″N, 105°9′16″E