How far is Jos from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) is 751 miles / 1209 kilometers / 653 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Jos (JOS) is 1005 miles / 1618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 56 minutes.

Distance from Gao to Jos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 750.946 miles
• 1208.531 kilometers
• 652.554 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

• 751.737 miles
• 1209.804 kilometers
• 653.242 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 Gao to Jos?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Yakubu Gowon Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gao and Jos?

The time difference between Gao and Jos is 1 hour. Jos is 1 hour ahead of Gao.

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)

On average, flying from Gao to Jos generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 287 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gao to Jos

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

Airport information

Origin	Gao International Airport
City:	Gao
Country:	Mali
IATA Code:	GAQ
ICAO Code:	GAGO
Coordinates:	16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W

Destination	Yakubu Gowon Airport
City:	Jos
Country:	Nigeria
IATA Code:	JOS
ICAO Code:	DNJO
Coordinates:	9°38′23″N, 8°52′8″E