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How far is Douala from Jos?

The distance between Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) and Douala (Douala International Airport) is 392 miles / 630 kilometers / 340 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jos (JOS) to Douala (DLA) is 559 miles / 900 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 43 minutes.

Yakubu Gowon Airport – Douala International Airport

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Distance from Jos to Douala

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 391.518 miles
  • 630.087 kilometers
  • 340.220 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
  • 393.599 miles
  • 633.437 kilometers
  • 342.029 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 Douala?

The estimated flight time from Yakubu Gowon Airport to Douala International Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Jos and Douala?

There is no time difference between Jos and Douala.

Flight carbon footprint between Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) and Douala International Airport (DLA)

On average, flying from Jos to Douala generates about 83 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 83 kilograms equals 182 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 Douala

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Douala International Airport
City: Douala
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: DLA
ICAO Code: FKKD
Coordinates: 4°0′21″N, 9°43′10″E