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How far is Principe from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Principe (Príncipe Airport) is 440 miles / 708 kilometers / 382 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Príncipe Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Principe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 440.030 miles
  • 708.160 kilometers
  • 382.376 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
  • 441.267 miles
  • 710.150 kilometers
  • 383.450 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 Principe?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Príncipe Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Príncipe Airport (PCP)

On average, flying from Lagos to Principe generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 198 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Principe

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

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 Príncipe Airport
City: Principe
Country: São Tomé and Principe Flag of São Tomé and Principe
IATA Code: PCP
ICAO Code: FPPR
Coordinates: 1°39′46″N, 7°24′42″E