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How far is Lagos from São Tomé?

The distance between São Tomé (São Tomé International Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 486 miles / 782 kilometers / 422 nautical miles.

São Tomé International Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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Distance from São Tomé to Lagos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 486.001 miles
  • 782.144 kilometers
  • 422.324 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
  • 487.954 miles
  • 785.286 kilometers
  • 424.021 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 São Tomé to Lagos?

The estimated flight time from São Tomé International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Tomé International Airport (TMS) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

On average, flying from São Tomé to Lagos generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Tomé to Lagos

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Tomé International Airport (TMS) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Airport information

Origin São Tomé International Airport
City: São Tomé
Country: São Tomé and Principe Flag of São Tomé and Principe
IATA Code: TMS
ICAO Code: FPST
Coordinates: 0°22′41″N, 6°42′43″E
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