How far is Columbia, SC, from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 5652 miles / 9096 kilometers / 4912 nautical miles.

Distance from Lagos to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5652.177 miles
• 9096.298 kilometers
• 4911.608 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

• 5647.180 miles
• 9088.255 kilometers
• 4907.265 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 11 hours and 12 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lagos and Columbia?

The time difference between Lagos and Columbia is 5 hours. Columbia is 5 hours behind Lagos.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Lagos to Columbia generates about 670 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 670 kilograms equals 1 477 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin	Murtala Muhammed International Airport
City:	Lagos
Country:	Nigeria
IATA Code:	LOS
ICAO Code:	DNMM
Coordinates:	6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″E

Destination	Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City:	Columbia, SC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CAE
ICAO Code:	KCAE
Coordinates:	33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W