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How far is Dessie from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Dessie (Kombolcha Airport) is 2505 miles / 4031 kilometers / 2177 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lagos (LOS) to Dessie (DSE) is 3439 miles / 5535 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 54 minutes.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Kombolcha Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Dessie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2504.996 miles
  • 4031.400 kilometers
  • 2176.782 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
  • 2502.247 miles
  • 4026.977 kilometers
  • 2174.393 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 Dessie?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Kombolcha Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Kombolcha Airport (DSE)

On average, flying from Lagos to Dessie generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 608 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 Dessie

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

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 Kombolcha Airport
City: Dessie
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: DSE
ICAO Code: HADC
Coordinates: 11°4′57″N, 39°42′41″E