How far is Lagos from Jos?

The distance between Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 434 miles / 699 kilometers / 377 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jos (JOS) to Lagos (LOS) is 618 miles / 995 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 48 minutes.

Distance from Jos to Lagos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 434.291 miles
• 698.923 kilometers
• 377.388 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

• 434.450 miles
• 699.180 kilometers
• 377.527 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 Lagos?

The estimated flight time from Yakubu Gowon Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Jos and Lagos?

There is no time difference between Jos and Lagos.

Flight carbon footprint between Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)

On average, flying from Jos to Lagos generates about 89 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 89 kilograms equals 196 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 Lagos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

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	Murtala Muhammed International Airport
City:	Lagos
Country:	Nigeria
IATA Code:	LOS
ICAO Code:	DNMM
Coordinates:	6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″E