How far is Lagos from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 5982 miles / 9627 kilometers / 5198 nautical miles.

Distance from Chicago to Lagos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5982.171 miles
• 9627.372 kilometers
• 5198.365 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

• 5977.515 miles
• 9619.877 kilometers
• 5194.318 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 Chicago to Lagos?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 11 hours and 49 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Lagos?

The time difference between Chicago and Lagos is 7 hours. Lagos is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

On average, flying from Chicago to Lagos generates about 714 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 714 kilograms equals 1 575 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Lagos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Airport information

Origin	Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ORD
ICAO Code:	KORD
Coordinates:	41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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