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How far is Jos from São Paulo?

The distance between São Paulo (São Paulo–Congonhas Airport) and Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) is 4394 miles / 7072 kilometers / 3818 nautical miles.

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport – Yakubu Gowon Airport

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Distance from São Paulo to Jos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4394.245 miles
  • 7071.853 kilometers
  • 3818.495 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
  • 4396.431 miles
  • 7075.370 kilometers
  • 3820.394 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 São Paulo to Jos?

The estimated flight time from São Paulo–Congonhas Airport to Yakubu Gowon Airport is 8 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)

On average, flying from São Paulo to Jos generates about 506 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 506 kilograms equals 1 115 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Paulo to Jos

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS).

Airport information

Origin São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
City: São Paulo
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: CGH
ICAO Code: SBSP
Coordinates: 23°37′33″S, 46°39′22″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