Distance between Bauchi and Lafia

The distance from Bauchi to Lafia is 208 miles by road. Road takes approximately 4 hours and 6 minutes and goes through Jos, Akwanga, Wom, Zaranda, Dogon Koli, Gada Biyu and Zull (1).

Shortest distance by air 155 mi ✈️
Car route length 207.5 mi 🚗
Driving time 4 h 6 min
Fuel amount 7.1 gal
Fuel cost 27.4 USD
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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Bauchi 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
A345 A3 22 mi, 26 min
Gada Biyu 22 mi 0:26 26 min 0.1 gal
A3 24 mi, 28 min
Panshanu 46 mi 0:55 55 min 1.4 gal
A3 11 mi, 12 min
Magama 57 mi 1:07 1 h 07 min 1.7 gal
A3 9 mi, 10 min
Dole 65 mi 1:18 1 h 18 min 2.1 gal
A3 6 mi, 06 min
Naraguta Hausawa 71 mi 1:25 1 h 25 min 2.3 gal
A3 7 mi, 08 min
Jos 78 mi 1:33 1 h 33 min 2.6 gal
A3 4 mi, 04 min
Anglo Jos 82 mi 1:37 1 h 37 min 2.8 gal
A3 81 mi, 1 h 34 min
Akwanga 163 mi 3:12 3 h 12 min 5.2 gal
A3 45 mi, 53 min
Lafia 208 mi 4:06 4 h 06 min 7.0 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Bauchi 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
A345 A3 22 mi, 26 min
Gada Biyu 22 mi 0:26 26 min 0.1 gal
A3 24 mi, 28 min
Panshanu 46 mi 0:55 55 min 1.4 gal
A3 11 mi, 12 min
Magama 57 mi 1:07 1 h 07 min 1.7 gal
A3 9 mi, 10 min
Dole 65 mi 1:18 1 h 18 min 2.1 gal
A3 6 mi, 06 min
Naraguta Hausawa 71 mi 1:25 1 h 25 min 2.3 gal
A3 7 mi, 08 min
Jos 78 mi 1:33 1 h 33 min 2.6 gal
A3 4 mi, 04 min
Anglo Jos 82 mi 1:37 1 h 37 min 2.8 gal
A3 2 mi, 02 min
Barakin Akawo 84 mi 1:40 1 h 40 min 2.8 gal
A3 3 mi, 03 min
Bukuru 87 mi 1:43 1 h 43 min 2.9 gal
A3 4 mi, 04 min
Zawan 91 mi 1:48 1 h 48 min 3.0 gal
A3 7 mi, 08 min
Barakin Kuru Baba 98 mi 1:56 1 h 56 min 3.2 gal
A3 7 mi, 07 min
Hoss 105 mi 2:04 2 h 04 min 3.5 gal
A3 12 mi, 14 min
Kwakwa Laji 117 mi 2:18 2 h 18 min 3.8 gal
A3 10 mi, 11 min
Ungwan Mallam Chungun 127 mi 2:30 2 h 30 min 4.2 gal
A3 6 mi, 07 min
Ungwan San Sani 134 mi 2:37 2 h 37 min 4.5 gal
A3 13 mi, 15 min
Nungbo 147 mi 2:52 2 h 52 min 4.8 gal
A3 16 mi, 19 min
Akwanga 163 mi 3:12 3 h 12 min 5.2 gal
A3 16 mi, 19 min
Wana 179 mi 3:31 3 h 31 min 5.9 gal
A3 9 mi, 10 min
Nassarawan Eggon 188 mi 3:42 3 h 42 min 6.3 gal
A3 8 mi, 10 min
Rafin Barci 196 mi 3:52 3 h 52 min 6.5 gal
A3 8 mi, 09 min
Shabu 204 mi 4:01 4 h 01 min 6.8 gal
A3 4 mi, 04 min
Lafia 208 mi 4:06 4 h 06 min 7.0 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Bauchi to Lafia?

Fuel cost: 27.4 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 207.5 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.88 USD / gal)

You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.

How long is a car ride from Bauchi to Lafia?

Driving time: 4 h 6 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 29 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 30 min
  • 178 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 3 h 35 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Bauchi to Lafia by land?

The distance between Bauchi and Lafia is 207.5 mi by road.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Bauchi and Lafia respectively.

How far is Bauchi to Lafia by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Bauchi and Lafia is 154.7 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Bauchi and Lafia respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Bauchi from Lafia by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 18 min to cover the distance of 155 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 7 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Bauchi to Lafia?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 2 min to cover the distance of 155 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h 11 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Bauchi and Lafia?

The halfway point between Bauchi and Lafia is Hoss. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Hoss to Bauchi is 105 mi and driving will take about 2 h 4 min. The road between Hoss and Lafia has length 103 mi and will take approximately 2 h 1 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Barakin Kuru Baba is in 98 mi from Bauchi and 109 mi from Lafia
  • Zawan is in 91 mi from Bauchi and 116 mi from Lafia
  • Kwakwa Laji is in 117 mi from Bauchi and 90 mi from Lafia

Where is Bauchi in relation to Lafia?

Bauchi is located 155 mi north-east of Lafia.

Bauchi has geographic coordinates: latitude 10.31476, longitude 9.84544.

Lafia has geographic coordinates: latitude 8.49605, longitude 8.51476.

Which highway goes from Bauchi to Lafia?

The route from Bauchi to Lafia follows A3.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • A345: 2 mi
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