How far is Akure from Jos?
The distance between Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) and Akure (Akure Airport) is 294 miles / 474 kilometers / 256 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jos (JOS) to Akure (AKR) is 412 miles / 663 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 45 minutes.
Yakubu Gowon Airport – Akure Airport
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Distance from Jos to Akure
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jos to Akure. 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 Jos to Akure?
The estimated flight time from Yakubu Gowon Airport to Akure Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jos and Akure?
Flight carbon footprint between Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) and Akure Airport (AKR)
On average, flying from Jos to Akure 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 Jos to Akure
See the map of the shortest flight path between Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) and Akure Airport (AKR).
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 | Akure Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Akure |
| Country: | Nigeria |
| IATA Code: | AKR |
| ICAO Code: | DNAK |
| Coordinates: | 7°14′48″N, 5°18′3″E |