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How far is Lagos from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 3945 miles / 6349 kilometers / 3428 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Lagos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3944.863 miles
  • 6348.642 kilometers
  • 3427.992 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
  • 3946.865 miles
  • 6351.864 kilometers
  • 3429.732 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 São Paulo to Lagos?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 7 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Lagos generates about 449 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 449 kilograms equals 991 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Lagos

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GRU
ICAO Code: SBGR
Coordinates: 23°26′8″S, 46°28′23″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