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How far is Kenema from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Kenema (Kenema Airport) is 999 miles / 1608 kilometers / 868 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lagos (LOS) to Kenema (KEN) is 1333 miles / 2145 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 44 minutes.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Kenema Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Kenema

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 998.914 miles
  • 1607.597 kilometers
  • 868.033 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
  • 997.799 miles
  • 1605.802 kilometers
  • 867.064 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 Kenema?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Kenema Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Kenema Airport (KEN)

On average, flying from Lagos to Kenema generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 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 Kenema

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

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 Kenema Airport
City: Kenema
Country: Sierra Leone Flag of Sierra Leone
IATA Code: KEN
ICAO Code: GFKE
Coordinates: 7°53′28″N, 11°10′35″W