Distance between Atlanta, GA (ATL) and Lagos (LOS)
Distance from Atlanta to Lagos (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 5843 miles / 9404 kilometers / 5078 nautical miles.
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How far is Lagos from Atlanta?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Atlanta and Lagos. Here are two common 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 earth.
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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) is 11 hours 33 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Atlanta and Lagos is 5 hours. Lagos is 5 hours ahead of Atlanta.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 704 kg (1 552 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atlanta, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ATL |
| ICAO Code: | KATL |
| Coordinates: | 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W |
| B | Murtala Muhammed International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lagos |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | LOS |
| ICAO Code: | DNMM |
| Coordinates: | 6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″E |
Atlanta to Lagos flight path
Shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
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