How far is Accra from Jos?

The distance between Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) and Accra (Kotoka International Airport) is 679 miles / 1092 kilometers / 590 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jos (JOS) to Accra (ACC) is 904 miles / 1455 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 46 minutes.

Distance from Jos to Accra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 678.608 miles
• 1092.114 kilometers
• 589.695 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

• 678.560 miles
• 1092.037 kilometers
• 589.653 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 Jos to Accra?

The estimated flight time from Yakubu Gowon Airport to Kotoka International Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Jos and Accra?

The time difference between Jos and Accra is 1 hour. Accra is 1 hour behind Jos.

Flight carbon footprint between Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC)

On average, flying from Jos to Accra generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 269 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jos to Accra

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC).

Airport information

Origin	Yakubu Gowon Airport
City:	Jos
Country:	Nigeria
IATA Code:	JOS
ICAO Code:	DNJO
Coordinates:	9°38′23″N, 8°52′8″E

Destination	Kotoka International Airport
City:	Accra
Country:	Ghana
IATA Code:	ACC
ICAO Code:	DGAA
Coordinates:	5°36′18″N, 0°10′0″W