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How far is Niamey from Jos?

The distance between Jos (Yakubu Gowon Airport) and Niamey (Diori Hamani International Airport) is 524 miles / 844 kilometers / 456 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jos (JOS) to Niamey (NIM) is 727 miles / 1170 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 3 minutes.

Yakubu Gowon Airport – Diori Hamani International Airport

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Distance from Jos to Niamey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 524.353 miles
  • 843.865 kilometers
  • 455.650 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
  • 524.557 miles
  • 844.193 kilometers
  • 455.828 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 Niamey?

The estimated flight time from Yakubu Gowon Airport to Diori Hamani International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

What is the time difference between Jos and Niamey?

There is no time difference between Jos and Niamey.

Flight carbon footprint between Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) and Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM)

On average, flying from Jos to Niamey generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 225 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 Niamey

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) and Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM).

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 Diori Hamani International Airport
City: Niamey
Country: Niger Flag of Niger
IATA Code: NIM
ICAO Code: DRRN
Coordinates: 13°28′53″N, 2°11′0″E