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How far is Dubai from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Dubai (Dubai International Airport) is 3666 miles / 5900 kilometers / 3186 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Dubai International Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Dubai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3665.856 miles
  • 5899.623 kilometers
  • 3185.542 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
  • 3663.551 miles
  • 5895.914 kilometers
  • 3183.539 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 Lagos to Dubai?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Dubai International Airport is 7 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Dubai International Airport (DXB)

On average, flying from Lagos to Dubai generates about 415 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 415 kilograms equals 915 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Dubai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Dubai International Airport
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DXB
ICAO Code: OMDB
Coordinates: 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E

Airlines flying from Lagos (LOS) to Dubai (DXB)

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