How far is Houston, TX, from Lagos?
The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 6512 miles / 10480 kilometers / 5659 nautical miles.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Lagos to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lagos to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6512.061 miles
- 10480.146 kilometers
- 5658.826 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- 6505.086 miles
- 10468.920 kilometers
- 5652.765 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 12 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lagos and Houston?
The time difference between Lagos and Houston is 6 hours. Houston is 6 hours behind Lagos.
Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Lagos to Houston generates about 787 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 787 kilograms equals 1 734 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lagos to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Airport information
| Origin | Murtala Muhammed International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lagos |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | LOS |
| ICAO Code: | DNMM |
| Coordinates: | 6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″E |
| Destination | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
Airlines flying from Lagos (LOS) to Houston (IAH)
| United Airlines |