How far is Jos from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) is 2074 miles / 3338 kilometers / 1802 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Jos (JOS) is 2985 miles / 4804 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 26 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Yakubu Gowon Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Jos
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Jos. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2074.187 miles
- 3338.081 kilometers
- 1802.419 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- 2073.642 miles
- 3337.204 kilometers
- 1801.946 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 Nairobi to Jos?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Yakubu Gowon Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Jos?
The time difference between Nairobi and Jos is 2 hours. Jos is 2 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Jos generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 498 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Jos
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
| Destination | Yakubu Gowon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jos |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | JOS |
| ICAO Code: | DNJO |
| Coordinates: | 9°38′23″N, 8°52′8″E |