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How far is Jos from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) is 2949 miles / 4746 kilometers / 2563 nautical miles.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – Yakubu Gowon Airport

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Distance from Amsterdam to Jos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2949.202 miles
  • 4746.281 kilometers
  • 2562.787 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
  • 2957.153 miles
  • 4759.077 kilometers
  • 2569.696 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 Amsterdam to Jos?

The estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Yakubu Gowon Airport is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)

On average, flying from Amsterdam to Jos generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 723 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Amsterdam to Jos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS).

Airport information

Origin Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″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