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How far is Bauchi from Jos?

The distance between Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) and Bauchi (Bauchi State Airport) is 83 miles / 134 kilometers / 72 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jos (JOS) to Bauchi (BCU) is 118 miles / 190 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 56 minutes.

Yakubu Gowon Airport – Bauchi State Airport

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Distance from Jos to Bauchi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 83.118 miles
  • 133.765 kilometers
  • 72.227 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
  • 83.280 miles
  • 134.026 kilometers
  • 72.368 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 Jos to Bauchi?

The estimated flight time from Yakubu Gowon Airport to Bauchi State Airport is 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Jos and Bauchi?

There is no time difference between Jos and Bauchi.

Flight carbon footprint between Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) and Bauchi State Airport (BCU)

On average, flying from Jos to Bauchi generates about 37 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 37 kilograms equals 82 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jos to Bauchi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) and Bauchi State Airport (BCU).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Bauchi State Airport
City: Bauchi
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: BCU
ICAO Code: DNBC
Coordinates: 10°28′58″N, 9°44′38″E