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How far is Zinder from Jos?

The distance between Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) and Zinder (Zinder Airport) is 285 miles / 458 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jos (JOS) to Zinder (ZND) is 384 miles / 618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 21 minutes.

Yakubu Gowon Airport – Zinder Airport

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285
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Distance from Jos to Zinder

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 284.618 miles
  • 458.048 kilometers
  • 247.326 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
  • 286.095 miles
  • 460.425 kilometers
  • 248.609 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 Zinder?

The estimated flight time from Yakubu Gowon Airport to Zinder Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Jos and Zinder?

There is no time difference between Jos and Zinder.

Flight carbon footprint between Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) and Zinder Airport (ZND)

On average, flying from Jos to Zinder generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 148 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 Zinder

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

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 Zinder Airport
City: Zinder
Country: Niger Flag of Niger
IATA Code: ZND
ICAO Code: DRZR
Coordinates: 13°46′44″N, 8°59′1″E