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How far is Jos from Axum?

The distance between Axum (Axum Airport) and Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) is 2046 miles / 3293 kilometers / 1778 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Axum (AXU) to Jos (JOS) is 2751 miles / 4427 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 12 minutes.

Axum Airport – Yakubu Gowon Airport

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1778
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Distance from Axum to Jos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2046.340 miles
  • 3293.265 kilometers
  • 1778.221 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
  • 2044.063 miles
  • 3289.600 kilometers
  • 1776.242 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 Axum to Jos?

The estimated flight time from Axum Airport to Yakubu Gowon Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Axum Airport (AXU) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)

On average, flying from Axum to Jos generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Axum to Jos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Axum Airport (AXU) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS).

Airport information

Origin Axum Airport
City: Axum
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: AXU
ICAO Code: HAAX
Coordinates: 14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″E
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