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How far is Jos from Gran Canaria?

The distance between Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) and Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) is 2019 miles / 3249 kilometers / 1754 nautical miles.

Gran Canaria Airport – Yakubu Gowon Airport

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2019
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3249
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1754
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Distance from Gran Canaria to Jos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2018.627 miles
  • 3248.665 kilometers
  • 1754.139 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
  • 2020.336 miles
  • 3251.416 kilometers
  • 1755.624 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 Gran Canaria to Jos?

The estimated flight time from Gran Canaria Airport to Yakubu Gowon Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)

On average, flying from Gran Canaria to Jos generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 484 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gran Canaria to Jos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS).

Airport information

Origin Gran Canaria Airport
City: Gran Canaria
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: LPA
ICAO Code: GCLP
Coordinates: 27°55′54″N, 15°23′11″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