How far is Lagos from New Orleans, LA?
The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 6211 miles / 9995 kilometers / 5397 nautical miles.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport
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Distance from New Orleans to Lagos
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New Orleans to Lagos. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6210.834 miles
- 9995.368 kilometers
- 5397.067 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- 6204.357 miles
- 9984.944 kilometers
- 5391.438 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 New Orleans to Lagos?
The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 12 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Lagos?
The time difference between New Orleans and Lagos is 7 hours. Lagos is 7 hours ahead of New Orleans.
Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
On average, flying from New Orleans to Lagos generates about 745 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 745 kilograms equals 1 643 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from New Orleans to Lagos
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
Airport information
| Origin | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New Orleans, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSY |
| ICAO Code: | KMSY |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″W |
| Destination | Murtala Muhammed International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lagos |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | LOS |
| ICAO Code: | DNMM |
| Coordinates: | 6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″E |