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How far is Jos from Walvis Bay?

The distance between Walvis Bay (Walvis Bay Airport) and Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) is 2276 miles / 3663 kilometers / 1978 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Walvis Bay (WVB) to Jos (JOS) is 3402 miles / 5475 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 52 minutes.

Walvis Bay Airport – Yakubu Gowon Airport

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2276
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3663
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1978
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Distance from Walvis Bay to Jos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2275.990 miles
  • 3662.851 kilometers
  • 1977.781 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
  • 2287.430 miles
  • 3681.262 kilometers
  • 1987.723 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 Walvis Bay to Jos?

The estimated flight time from Walvis Bay Airport to Yakubu Gowon Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)

On average, flying from Walvis Bay to Jos generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 549 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Walvis Bay to Jos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS).

Airport information

Origin Walvis Bay Airport
City: Walvis Bay
Country: Namibia Flag of Namibia
IATA Code: WVB
ICAO Code: FYWB
Coordinates: 22°58′47″S, 14°38′43″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