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How far is Lagos from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 2825 miles / 4546 kilometers / 2455 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Lagos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2824.743 miles
  • 4545.983 kilometers
  • 2454.635 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
  • 2823.959 miles
  • 4544.721 kilometers
  • 2453.953 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 Recife to Lagos?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 5 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

On average, flying from Recife to Lagos generates about 313 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 313 kilograms equals 691 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Lagos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Airport information

Origin Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport
City: Recife
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: REC
ICAO Code: SBRF
Coordinates: 8°7′35″S, 34°55′24″W
Destination 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