How far is Cotonou from Jos?
The distance between Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) and Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) is 498 miles / 802 kilometers / 433 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jos (JOS) to Cotonou (COO) is 696 miles / 1120 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 20 minutes.
Yakubu Gowon Airport – Cadjehoun Airport
Search flights
Distance from Jos to Cotonou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jos to Cotonou. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 498.152 miles
- 801.698 kilometers
- 432.882 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- 498.239 miles
- 801.837 kilometers
- 432.958 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 Cotonou?
The estimated flight time from Yakubu Gowon Airport to Cadjehoun Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jos and Cotonou?
Flight carbon footprint between Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO)
On average, flying from Jos to Cotonou generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 217 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 Cotonou
See the map of the shortest flight path between Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO).
Airport information
| Origin | Yakubu Gowon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jos |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | JOS |
| ICAO Code: | DNJO |
| Coordinates: | 9°38′23″N, 8°52′8″E |
| Destination | Cadjehoun Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cotonou |
| Country: | Benin  |
| IATA Code: | COO |
| ICAO Code: | DBBB |
| Coordinates: | 6°21′26″N, 2°23′3″E |