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How far is Jos from Zinder?

The distance between Zinder (Zinder Airport) and Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) is 285 miles / 458 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zinder (ZND) to Jos (JOS) is 385 miles / 619 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 22 minutes.

Zinder Airport – Yakubu Gowon Airport

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285
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Distance from Zinder to Jos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 284.618 miles
  • 458.048 kilometers
  • 247.326 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
  • 286.095 miles
  • 460.425 kilometers
  • 248.609 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 Zinder to Jos?

The estimated flight time from Zinder Airport to Yakubu Gowon Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Zinder and Jos?

There is no time difference between Zinder and Jos.

Flight carbon footprint between Zinder Airport (ZND) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)

On average, flying from Zinder to Jos generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 148 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Zinder to Jos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zinder Airport (ZND) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS).

Airport information

Origin Zinder Airport
City: Zinder
Country: Niger Flag of Niger
IATA Code: ZND
ICAO Code: DRZR
Coordinates: 13°46′44″N, 8°59′1″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