How far is Jos from Windhoek?
The distance between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) and Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) is 2283 miles / 3675 kilometers / 1984 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Windhoek (WDH) to Jos (JOS) is 3326 miles / 5353 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 33 minutes.
Hosea Kutako International Airport – Yakubu Gowon Airport
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Distance from Windhoek to Jos
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Windhoek to Jos. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2283.434 miles
- 3674.831 kilometers
- 1984.250 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- 2294.425 miles
- 3692.519 kilometers
- 1993.801 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 Windhoek to Jos?
The estimated flight time from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Yakubu Gowon Airport is 4 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Windhoek and Jos?
The time difference between Windhoek and Jos is 1 hour. Jos is 1 hour behind Windhoek.
Flight carbon footprint between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)
On average, flying from Windhoek to Jos generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 551 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Windhoek to Jos
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS).
Airport information
| Origin | Hosea Kutako International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Windhoek |
| Country: | Namibia  |
| IATA Code: | WDH |
| ICAO Code: | FYWH |
| Coordinates: | 22°28′47″S, 17°28′15″E |
| Destination | Yakubu Gowon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jos |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | JOS |
| ICAO Code: | DNJO |
| Coordinates: | 9°38′23″N, 8°52′8″E |