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How far is Lagos from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 5250 miles / 8449 kilometers / 4562 nautical miles.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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Distance from New York to Lagos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5250.147 miles
  • 8449.292 kilometers
  • 4562.253 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
  • 5247.134 miles
  • 8444.443 kilometers
  • 4559.635 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 New York to Lagos?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 10 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

On average, flying from New York to Lagos generates about 617 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 617 kilograms equals 1 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New York to Lagos

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Airport information

Origin New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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