How far is Jos from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) is 6178 miles / 9942 kilometers / 5368 nautical miles.

Distance from Birmingham to Jos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6177.631 miles
• 9941.934 kilometers
• 5368.215 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

• 6170.546 miles
• 9930.530 kilometers
• 5362.057 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 Birmingham to Jos?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Yakubu Gowon Airport is 12 hours and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Birmingham and Jos?

The time difference between Birmingham and Jos is 7 hours. Jos is 7 hours ahead of Birmingham.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Jos generates about 741 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 741 kilograms equals 1 633 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to Jos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS).

Airport information

Origin	Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City:	Birmingham, AL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BHM
ICAO Code:	KBHM
Coordinates:	33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W

Destination	Yakubu Gowon Airport
City:	Jos
Country:	Nigeria
IATA Code:	JOS
ICAO Code:	DNJO
Coordinates:	9°38′23″N, 8°52′8″E