How far is Gao from Jos?

The distance between Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 751 miles / 1209 kilometers / 653 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jos (JOS) to Gao (GAQ) is 1005 miles / 1618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 56 minutes.

Distance from Jos to Gao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 750.946 miles
• 1208.531 kilometers
• 652.554 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

• 751.737 miles
• 1209.804 kilometers
• 653.242 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 Gao?

The estimated flight time from Yakubu Gowon Airport to Gao International Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Jos and Gao?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)

On average, flying from Jos to Gao generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 287 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 Gao

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

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	Gao International Airport
City:	Gao
Country:	Mali
IATA Code:	GAQ
ICAO Code:	GAGO
Coordinates:	16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W