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How far is Lagos from Manchester?

The distance between Manchester (Manchester Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 3238 miles / 5211 kilometers / 2814 nautical miles.

Manchester Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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Distance from Manchester to Lagos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3238.271 miles
  • 5211.492 kilometers
  • 2813.981 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
  • 3247.261 miles
  • 5225.961 kilometers
  • 2821.793 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 Manchester to Lagos?

The estimated flight time from Manchester Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 6 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

On average, flying from Manchester to Lagos generates about 363 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 363 kilograms equals 800 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Manchester to Lagos

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

Airport information

Origin Manchester Airport
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: MAN
ICAO Code: EGCC
Coordinates: 53°21′13″N, 2°16′29″W
Destination 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