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How far is Jos from Mbuji Mayi?

The distance between Mbuji Mayi (Mbuji Mayi Airport) and Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) is 1483 miles / 2387 kilometers / 1289 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mbuji Mayi (MJM) to Jos (JOS) is 2691 miles / 4331 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 22 minutes.

Mbuji Mayi Airport – Yakubu Gowon Airport

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Distance from Mbuji Mayi to Jos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1482.995 miles
  • 2386.649 kilometers
  • 1288.687 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
  • 1486.595 miles
  • 2392.443 kilometers
  • 1291.816 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 Mbuji Mayi to Jos?

The estimated flight time from Mbuji Mayi Airport to Yakubu Gowon Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)

On average, flying from Mbuji Mayi to Jos generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mbuji Mayi to Jos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS).

Airport information

Origin Mbuji Mayi Airport
City: Mbuji Mayi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: MJM
ICAO Code: FZWA
Coordinates: 6°7′16″S, 23°34′8″E
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