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How far is Istanbul from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 2855 miles / 4595 kilometers / 2481 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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Distance from Lagos to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2855.486 miles
  • 4595.459 kilometers
  • 2481.349 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
  • 2861.353 miles
  • 4604.901 kilometers
  • 2486.448 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 Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 5 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Lagos to Istanbul generates about 317 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 317 kilograms equals 699 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

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 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: SAW
ICAO Code: LTFJ
Coordinates: 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E