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How far is Lagos from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 2855 miles / 4595 kilometers / 2481 nautical miles.

Istanbul Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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Distance from Istanbul to Lagos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2855.050 miles
  • 4594.757 kilometers
  • 2480.970 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
  • 2861.087 miles
  • 4604.473 kilometers
  • 2486.217 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 Istanbul to Lagos?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Lagos generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 699 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Istanbul to Lagos

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

Airport information

Origin Istanbul Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: IST
ICAO Code: LTFM
Coordinates: 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″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

Airlines flying from Istanbul (IST) to Lagos (LOS)

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