How far is Jos from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) is 1668 miles / 2685 kilometers / 1450 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Jos (JOS) is 2398 miles / 3860 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 36 minutes.

Distance from Kigali to Jos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1668.464 miles
• 2685.132 kilometers
• 1449.855 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

• 1669.109 miles
• 2686.170 kilometers
• 1450.416 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 Kigali to Jos?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Yakubu Gowon Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kigali and Jos?

The time difference between Kigali and Jos is 1 hour. Jos is 1 hour behind Kigali.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)

On average, flying from Kigali to Jos generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kigali to Jos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS).

Airport information

Origin	Kigali International Airport
City:	Kigali
Country:	Rwanda
IATA Code:	KGL
ICAO Code:	HRYR
Coordinates:	1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E

Destination	Yakubu Gowon Airport
City:	Jos
Country:	Nigeria
IATA Code:	JOS
ICAO Code:	DNJO
Coordinates:	9°38′23″N, 8°52′8″E