How far is Lagos from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 2383 miles / 3835 kilometers / 2071 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Lagos (LOS) is 3351 miles / 5393 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 48 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Lagos
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Lagos. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2382.838 miles
- 3834.806 kilometers
- 2070.630 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- 2380.977 miles
- 3831.811 kilometers
- 2069.013 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 Nairobi to Lagos?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Lagos?
The time difference between Nairobi and Lagos is 2 hours. Lagos is 2 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Lagos generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 577 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Lagos
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
| Destination | Murtala Muhammed International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lagos |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | LOS |
| ICAO Code: | DNMM |
| Coordinates: | 6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″E |
Airlines flying from Nairobi (NBO) to Lagos (LOS)
| Kenya Airways |