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How far is Yola from Freetown?

The distance between Freetown (Lungi International Airport) and Yola (Yola Airport) is 1751 miles / 2819 kilometers / 1522 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Freetown (FNA) to Yola (YOL) is 2361 miles / 3800 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 30 minutes.

Lungi International Airport – Yola Airport

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Distance from Freetown to Yola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1751.369 miles
  • 2818.556 kilometers
  • 1521.898 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
  • 1749.278 miles
  • 2815.190 kilometers
  • 1520.081 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 Yola?

The estimated flight time from Lungi International Airport to Yola Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Yola Airport (YOL)

On average, flying from Freetown to Yola generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 433 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 Yola

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Yola Airport (YOL).

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 Yola Airport
City: Yola
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: YOL
ICAO Code: DNYO
Coordinates: 9°15′27″N, 12°25′49″E