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How far is Lagos from Douala?

The distance between Douala (Douala International Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 475 miles / 764 kilometers / 413 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Douala (DLA) to Lagos (LOS) is 678 miles / 1091 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 50 minutes.

Douala International Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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Distance from Douala to Lagos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 474.764 miles
  • 764.058 kilometers
  • 412.558 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
  • 474.660 miles
  • 763.890 kilometers
  • 412.468 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 Douala to Lagos?

The estimated flight time from Douala International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between Douala and Lagos?

There is no time difference between Douala and Lagos.

Flight carbon footprint between Douala International Airport (DLA) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

On average, flying from Douala to Lagos generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 209 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Douala to Lagos

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

Airport information

Origin Douala International Airport
City: Douala
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: DLA
ICAO Code: FKKD
Coordinates: 4°0′21″N, 9°43′10″E
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