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How far is Jos from Newark, NJ?

The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) is 5427 miles / 8734 kilometers / 4716 nautical miles.

New York Newark Liberty International Airport – Yakubu Gowon Airport

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Distance from Newark to Jos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5426.922 miles
  • 8733.785 kilometers
  • 4715.866 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
  • 5422.128 miles
  • 8726.069 kilometers
  • 4711.700 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 Newark to Jos?

The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to Yakubu Gowon Airport is 10 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)

On average, flying from Newark to Jos generates about 640 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 640 kilograms equals 1 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Newark to Jos

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS).

Airport information

Origin New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″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