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How far is Bouake from Jos?

The distance between Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) and Bouake (Bouaké Airport) is 962 miles / 1549 kilometers / 836 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jos (JOS) to Bouake (BYK) is 1448 miles / 2331 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 47 minutes.

Yakubu Gowon Airport – Bouaké Airport

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Distance from Jos to Bouake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 962.241 miles
  • 1548.577 kilometers
  • 836.164 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
  • 961.209 miles
  • 1546.916 kilometers
  • 835.268 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 Bouake?

The estimated flight time from Yakubu Gowon Airport to Bouaké Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) and Bouaké Airport (BYK)

On average, flying from Jos to Bouake generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 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 Bouake

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

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 Bouaké Airport
City: Bouake
Country: Côte d'Ivoire Flag of Côte d'Ivoire
IATA Code: BYK
ICAO Code: DIBK
Coordinates: 7°44′19″N, 5°4′25″W