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How far is Axum from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Axum (Axum Airport) is 2465 miles / 3967 kilometers / 2142 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lagos (LOS) to Axum (AXU) is 3336 miles / 5369 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 13 minutes.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Axum Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Axum

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2464.785 miles
  • 3966.686 kilometers
  • 2141.839 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
  • 2462.470 miles
  • 3962.961 kilometers
  • 2139.828 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 Lagos to Axum?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Axum Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Axum Airport (AXU)

On average, flying from Lagos to Axum generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 598 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lagos to Axum

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Axum Airport
City: Axum
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: AXU
ICAO Code: HAAX
Coordinates: 14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″E