Distance between Gumsa and Makurdi
The distance from Gumsa to Makurdi is 583 miles by road. Road takes approximately 11 hours and 58 minutes and goes through Geidam, Gashua, Jakusko, Potiskum, Jos and Lafia.
| Shortest distance by air | 401 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 583.5 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 11 h 58 min |
| Fuel amount | 19.8 gal |
| Fuel cost | 77.4 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Geidam | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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F128 89 mi, 2 h 05 min
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| Jawa | 89 mi | 2 h 05 min | 2.9 gal | |
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24 mi, 29 min
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| Gassamu | 114 mi | 2 h 34 min | 3.2 gal | |
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49 mi, 59 min
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| Dawasa | 163 mi | 3 h 34 min | 5.1 gal | |
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17 mi, 21 min
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| Potiskum | 180 mi | 3 h 55 min | 6.0 gal | |
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A3 36 mi, 44 min
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| Kari | 216 mi | 4 h 39 min | 6.2 gal | |
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A3 176 mi, 3 h 31 min
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| Jos | 392 mi | 8 h 10 min | 13.3 gal | |
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A3 85 mi, 1 h 38 min
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| Akwanga | 477 mi | 9 h 49 min | 15.8 gal | |
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A3 44 mi, 53 min
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| Lafia | 521 mi | 10 h 42 min | 17.6 gal | |
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A3 62 mi, 1 h 15 min
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| Makurdi | 583 mi | 11 h 57 min | 19.8 gal | |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Gumsa to Makurdi?
Fuel cost: 77.4 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 583.5 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.9 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Gumsa to Makurdi?
Driving time: 11 h 58 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 39 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 42 min
- 517 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 10 h 24 min
- 27 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 51 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Gumsa to Makurdi by land?
The distance between Gumsa and Makurdi is 583.5 mi by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Gumsa and Makurdi respectively.
How far is Gumsa to Makurdi by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Gumsa and Makurdi is 400.8 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 Gumsa and Makurdi respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Gumsa from Makurdi by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 48 min to cover the distance of 401 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 2 h 55 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 Gumsa to Makurdi?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 2 h 41 min to cover the distance of 401 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 3 h 4 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 Gumsa and Makurdi?
The halfway point between Gumsa and Makurdi is Debe Mai Kasuwa. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Debe Mai Kasuwa to Gumsa is 293 mi and driving will take about 6 h 11 min. The road between Debe Mai Kasuwa and Makurdi has length 291 mi and will take approximately 5 h 46 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Gumsa in relation to Makurdi?
Gumsa is located 401 mi north-east of Makurdi.
Gumsa has geographic coordinates: latitude 12.5609, longitude 11.801.
Makurdi has geographic coordinates: latitude 7.73126, longitude 8.53843.
Which highway goes from Gumsa to Makurdi?
The route from Gumsa to Makurdi follows A3.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- F128: 62 mi