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How far is São Tomé from Lagos?

The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and São Tomé (São Tomé International Airport) is 486 miles / 782 kilometers / 422 nautical miles.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport – São Tomé International Airport

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Distance from Lagos to São Tomé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 486.001 miles
  • 782.144 kilometers
  • 422.324 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
  • 487.954 miles
  • 785.286 kilometers
  • 424.021 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 São Tomé?

The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to São Tomé International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and São Tomé International Airport (TMS)

On average, flying from Lagos to São Tomé generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lagos to São Tomé

See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and São Tomé International Airport (TMS).

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 São Tomé International Airport
City: São Tomé
Country: São Tomé and Principe Flag of São Tomé and Principe
IATA Code: TMS
ICAO Code: FPST
Coordinates: 0°22′41″N, 6°42′43″E