How far is Makurdi from Jos?
The distance between Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) and Makurdi (Makurdi Airport) is 134 miles / 216 kilometers / 117 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jos (JOS) to Makurdi (MDI) is 189 miles / 304 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 44 minutes.
Yakubu Gowon Airport – Makurdi Airport
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Distance from Jos to Makurdi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jos to Makurdi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 134.184 miles
- 215.948 kilometers
- 116.603 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- 134.891 miles
- 217.087 kilometers
- 117.217 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 Makurdi?
The estimated flight time from Yakubu Gowon Airport to Makurdi Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jos and Makurdi?
Flight carbon footprint between Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) and Makurdi Airport (MDI)
On average, flying from Jos to Makurdi generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 99 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 Makurdi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) and Makurdi Airport (MDI).
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 | Makurdi Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Makurdi |
| Country: | Nigeria |
| IATA Code: | MDI |
| ICAO Code: | DNMK |
| Coordinates: | 7°42′13″N, 8°36′50″E |