How far is Jos from Johannesburg?
The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) is 2762 miles / 4444 kilometers / 2400 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Johannesburg (HLA) to Jos (JOS) is 4028 miles / 6483 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 26 minutes.
Lanseria International Airport – Yakubu Gowon Airport
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Distance from Johannesburg to Jos
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Jos. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2761.505 miles
- 4444.212 kilometers
- 2399.682 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- 2771.812 miles
- 4460.799 kilometers
- 2408.639 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 Johannesburg to Jos?
The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Yakubu Gowon Airport is 5 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Jos?
The time difference between Johannesburg and Jos is 1 hour. Jos is 1 hour behind Johannesburg.
Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)
On average, flying from Johannesburg to Jos generates about 306 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 306 kilograms equals 674 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Johannesburg to Jos
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS).
Airport information
| Origin | Lanseria International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | HLA |
| ICAO Code: | FALA |
| Coordinates: | 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E |
| Destination | Yakubu Gowon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jos |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | JOS |
| ICAO Code: | DNJO |
| Coordinates: | 9°38′23″N, 8°52′8″E |