How far is Jos from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) is 6123 miles / 9855 kilometers / 5321 nautical miles.

Distance from Chicago to Jos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6123.476 miles
• 9854.780 kilometers
• 5321.155 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

• 6117.225 miles
• 9844.720 kilometers
• 5315.723 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 Chicago to Jos?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yakubu Gowon Airport is 12 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Jos?

The time difference between Chicago and Jos is 7 hours. Jos is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)

On average, flying from Chicago to Jos generates about 733 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 733 kilograms equals 1 617 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Jos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS).

Airport information

Origin	Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ORD
ICAO Code:	KORD
Coordinates:	41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W

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