How far is Jos from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) is 3066 miles / 4934 kilometers / 2664 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Jos (JOS) is 4218 miles / 6788 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 93 hours 45 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – Yakubu Gowon Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Jos
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Jos. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3066.053 miles
- 4934.334 kilometers
- 2664.327 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- 3079.753 miles
- 4956.382 kilometers
- 2676.232 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 Cape Town to Jos?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Yakubu Gowon Airport is 6 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Jos?
The time difference between Cape Town and Jos is 1 hour. Jos is 1 hour behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Jos generates about 342 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 342 kilograms equals 754 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cape Town to Jos
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | Yakubu Gowon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jos |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | JOS |
| ICAO Code: | DNJO |
| Coordinates: | 9°38′23″N, 8°52′8″E |