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How far is Jos from Kayes?

The distance between Kayes (Kayes Airport) and Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) is 1411 miles / 2270 kilometers / 1226 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kayes (KYS) to Jos (JOS) is 1988 miles / 3200 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 32 minutes.

Kayes Airport – Yakubu Gowon Airport

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1411
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2270
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1226
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Distance from Kayes to Jos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1410.614 miles
  • 2270.164 kilometers
  • 1225.790 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
  • 1409.336 miles
  • 2268.107 kilometers
  • 1224.680 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 Kayes to Jos?

The estimated flight time from Kayes Airport to Yakubu Gowon Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kayes Airport (KYS) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)

On average, flying from Kayes to Jos generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kayes to Jos

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

Airport information

Origin Kayes Airport
City: Kayes
Country: Mali Flag of Mali
IATA Code: KYS
ICAO Code: GAKY
Coordinates: 14°28′52″N, 11°24′15″W
Destination 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