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How far is Jos from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) is 2782 miles / 4478 kilometers / 2418 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Yakubu Gowon Airport

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2782
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4478
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2418
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Distance from Frankfurt to Jos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2782.418 miles
  • 4477.867 kilometers
  • 2417.855 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
  • 2790.509 miles
  • 4490.889 kilometers
  • 2424.886 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 Frankfurt to Jos?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Yakubu Gowon Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Jos generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 680 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Jos

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

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″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