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How far is Yola from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Yola (Yola Airport) is 2635 miles / 4240 kilometers / 2289 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (HLA) to Yola (YOL) is 3972 miles / 6392 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 0 minutes.

Lanseria International Airport – Yola Airport

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2635
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4240
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2289
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Distance from Johannesburg to Yola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2634.526 miles
  • 4239.859 kilometers
  • 2289.341 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
  • 2645.344 miles
  • 4257.268 kilometers
  • 2298.741 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 Yola?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Yola Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Yola Airport (YOL)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Yola generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 641 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 Yola

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

Airport information

Origin Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E
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