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How far is Lagos from Windhoek?

The distance between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 2215 miles / 3565 kilometers / 1925 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Windhoek (WDH) to Lagos (LOS) is 3445 miles / 5544 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 42 minutes.

Hosea Kutako International Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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2215
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Distance from Windhoek to Lagos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2215.245 miles
  • 3565.092 kilometers
  • 1924.996 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
  • 2224.127 miles
  • 3579.386 kilometers
  • 1932.714 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 Windhoek to Lagos?

The estimated flight time from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

On average, flying from Windhoek to Lagos generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 534 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Windhoek to Lagos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Airport information

Origin Hosea Kutako International Airport
City: Windhoek
Country: Namibia Flag of Namibia
IATA Code: WDH
ICAO Code: FYWH
Coordinates: 22°28′47″S, 17°28′15″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