How far is Nairobi from Lagos?
The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 2375 miles / 3823 kilometers / 2064 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lagos (LOS) to Nairobi (WIL) is 3342 miles / 5379 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 41 minutes.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Wilson 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)- 2375.283 miles
- 3822.647 kilometers
- 2064.064 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- 2373.434 miles
- 3819.671 kilometers
- 2062.457 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 Wilson Airport is 4 hours and 59 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 Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Lagos to Nairobi generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 575 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 Wilson Airport (WIL).
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 | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |