How far is Nairobi from Lagos?
The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 2383 miles / 3835 kilometers / 2071 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lagos (LOS) to Nairobi (NBO) is 3350 miles / 5391 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 51 minutes.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Distance from Lagos to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lagos to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2382.838 miles
- 3834.806 kilometers
- 2070.630 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- 2380.977 miles
- 3831.811 kilometers
- 2069.013 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 Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lagos and Nairobi?
The time difference between Lagos and Nairobi is 2 hours. Nairobi is 2 hours ahead of Lagos.
Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
On average, flying from Lagos to Nairobi generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 577 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 Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
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 | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
Airlines flying from Lagos (LOS) to Nairobi (NBO)
| Kenya Airways |