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How far is Jos from Gamba?

The distance between Gamba (Gamba Airport) and Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) is 858 miles / 1380 kilometers / 745 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gamba (GAX) to Jos (JOS) is 1432 miles / 2304 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 48 minutes.

Gamba Airport – Yakubu Gowon Airport

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Distance from Gamba to Jos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 857.616 miles
  • 1380.199 kilometers
  • 745.248 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
  • 862.315 miles
  • 1387.762 kilometers
  • 749.331 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 Gamba to Jos?

The estimated flight time from Gamba Airport to Yakubu Gowon Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gamba and Jos?

There is no time difference between Gamba and Jos.

Flight carbon footprint between Gamba Airport (GAX) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)

On average, flying from Gamba to Jos generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gamba to Jos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gamba Airport (GAX) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS).

Airport information

Origin Gamba Airport
City: Gamba
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: GAX
ICAO Code: FOGX
Coordinates: 2°47′7″S, 10°2′49″E
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