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How far is Charlotte, NC, from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) is 5638 miles / 9074 kilometers / 4900 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Charlotte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5638.493 miles
  • 9074.274 kilometers
  • 4899.716 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
  • 5633.695 miles
  • 9066.553 kilometers
  • 4895.547 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 Charlotte?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 11 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

On average, flying from Lagos to Charlotte generates about 668 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 668 kilograms equals 1 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Charlotte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W