Distance from Jos to Makurdi
How far is it from Jos to Makurdi? About 154 mi in a straight line and 200 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Jos and Makurdi are about 154 mi (247 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 200 mi (322 km), a drive of about 3 hr 34 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 47 min.
| Straight-line distance | 154 mi / 247 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 200 mi / 322 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr 34 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 47 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $25 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 8.831, 8.706 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Jos to Makurdi is about 154 mi (247 km) in a straight line, and roughly 200 mi (322 km) by road.