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How far is Jos from Freetown?

The distance between Freetown (Lungi International Airport) and Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) is 1508 miles / 2428 kilometers / 1311 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Freetown (FNA) to Jos (JOS) is 2186 miles / 3518 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 3 minutes.

Lungi International Airport – Yakubu Gowon Airport

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Distance from Freetown to Jos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1508.401 miles
  • 2427.536 kilometers
  • 1310.765 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
  • 1506.610 miles
  • 2424.654 kilometers
  • 1309.208 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 Freetown to Jos?

The estimated flight time from Lungi International Airport to Yakubu Gowon Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)

On average, flying from Freetown to Jos generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Freetown to Jos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS).

Airport information

Origin Lungi International Airport
City: Freetown
Country: Sierra Leone Flag of Sierra Leone
IATA Code: FNA
ICAO Code: GFLL
Coordinates: 8°36′59″N, 13°11′43″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