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How far is Newark, NJ, from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) is 5271 miles / 8483 kilometers / 4580 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – New York Newark Liberty International Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Newark

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5270.796 miles
  • 8482.524 kilometers
  • 4580.197 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
  • 5267.738 miles
  • 8477.602 kilometers
  • 4577.539 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 Newark?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to New York Newark Liberty International Airport is 10 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

On average, flying from Lagos to Newark generates about 619 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 619 kilograms equals 1 365 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Newark

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

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 New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W