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How far is Lagos from Atlanta, GA?

The distance between Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 5843 miles / 9404 kilometers / 5078 nautical miles.

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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Distance from Atlanta to Lagos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5843.478 miles
  • 9404.166 kilometers
  • 5077.843 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
  • 5838.054 miles
  • 9395.438 kilometers
  • 5073.130 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 Atlanta to Lagos?

The estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 11 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

On average, flying from Atlanta to Lagos generates about 696 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 696 kilograms equals 1 533 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Atlanta to Lagos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Airport information

Origin Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
City: Atlanta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATL
ICAO Code: KATL
Coordinates: 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W
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

Airlines flying from Atlanta (ATL) to Lagos (LOS)

Delta Air Lines