How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Lagos?
The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 7725 miles / 12432 kilometers / 6713 nautical miles.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Lagos to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lagos to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7724.887 miles
- 12432.001 kilometers
- 6712.744 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- 7716.516 miles
- 12418.528 kilometers
- 6705.469 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 Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 15 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lagos and Los Angeles?
The time difference between Lagos and Los Angeles is 9 hours. Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Lagos.
Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Lagos to Los Angeles generates about 958 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 958 kilograms equals 2 113 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lagos to Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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 | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |