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How far is Principe from Jos?

The distance between Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) and Principe (Príncipe Airport) is 557 miles / 897 kilometers / 484 nautical miles.

Yakubu Gowon Airport – Príncipe Airport

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Distance from Jos to Principe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 557.225 miles
  • 896.766 kilometers
  • 484.215 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
  • 560.170 miles
  • 901.506 kilometers
  • 486.774 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 Principe?

The estimated flight time from Yakubu Gowon Airport to Príncipe Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) and Príncipe Airport (PCP)

On average, flying from Jos to Principe generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Jos to Principe

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

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 Príncipe Airport
City: Principe
Country: São Tomé and Principe Flag of São Tomé and Principe
IATA Code: PCP
ICAO Code: FPPR
Coordinates: 1°39′46″N, 7°24′42″E