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How far is Lagos from Rome?

The distance between Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 2486 miles / 4001 kilometers / 2161 nautical miles.

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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Distance from Rome to Lagos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2486.329 miles
  • 4001.359 kilometers
  • 2160.561 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
  • 2494.899 miles
  • 4015.151 kilometers
  • 2168.008 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 Rome to Lagos?

The estimated flight time from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

On average, flying from Rome to Lagos generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 603 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rome to Lagos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Airport information

Origin Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
City: Rome
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: FCO
ICAO Code: LIRF
Coordinates: 41°48′16″N, 12°15′2″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