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How far is Lagos from Albany, NY?

The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 5260 miles / 8466 kilometers / 4571 nautical miles.

Albany International Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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Distance from Albany to Lagos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5260.256 miles
  • 8465.561 kilometers
  • 4571.037 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
  • 5257.594 miles
  • 8461.277 kilometers
  • 4568.724 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 Albany to Lagos?

The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 10 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

On average, flying from Albany to Lagos generates about 618 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 618 kilograms equals 1 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Albany to Lagos

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

Airport information

Origin Albany International Airport
City: Albany, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALB
ICAO Code: KALB
Coordinates: 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″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