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How far is Jos from Albany, NY?

The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) is 5401 miles / 8693 kilometers / 4694 nautical miles.

Albany International Airport – Yakubu Gowon Airport

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Distance from Albany to Jos

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albany to Jos. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5401.378 miles
  • 8692.675 kilometers
  • 4693.669 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
  • 5396.932 miles
  • 8685.519 kilometers
  • 4689.805 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 Albany to Jos?

The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to Yakubu Gowon Airport is 10 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)

On average, flying from Albany to Jos generates about 636 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 636 kilograms equals 1 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Albany to Jos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS).

Airport information

Origin Albany International Airport
City: Albany, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALB
ICAO Code: KALB
Coordinates: 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W
Destination Yakubu Gowon Airport
City: Jos
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: JOS
ICAO Code: DNJO
Coordinates: 9°38′23″N, 8°52′8″E