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How far is Jos from Akure?

The distance between Akure (Akure Airport) and Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) is 294 miles / 474 kilometers / 256 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Akure (AKR) to Jos (JOS) is 413 miles / 664 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 44 minutes.

Akure Airport – Yakubu Gowon Airport

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Distance from Akure to Jos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 294.355 miles
  • 473.718 kilometers
  • 255.788 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
  • 294.611 miles
  • 474.131 kilometers
  • 256.010 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 Akure to Jos?

The estimated flight time from Akure Airport to Yakubu Gowon Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Akure and Jos?

There is no time difference between Akure and Jos.

Flight carbon footprint between Akure Airport (AKR) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)

On average, flying from Akure to Jos generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Akure to Jos

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

Airport information

Origin Akure Airport
City: Akure
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: AKR
ICAO Code: DNAK
Coordinates: 7°14′48″N, 5°18′3″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