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How far is Goma from Arusha?

The distance between Arusha (Arusha Airport) and Goma (Goma International Airport) is 524 miles / 844 kilometers / 455 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arusha (ARK) to Goma (GOM) is 761 miles / 1225 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 2 minutes.

Arusha Airport – Goma International Airport

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524
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844
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455
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Distance from Arusha to Goma

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Arusha to Goma. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 524.127 miles
  • 843.501 kilometers
  • 455.454 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
  • 523.713 miles
  • 842.834 kilometers
  • 455.094 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 Arusha to Goma?

The estimated flight time from Arusha Airport to Goma International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arusha Airport (ARK) and Goma International Airport (GOM)

On average, flying from Arusha to Goma 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 Arusha to Goma

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arusha Airport (ARK) and Goma International Airport (GOM).

Airport information

Origin Arusha Airport
City: Arusha
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: ARK
ICAO Code: HTAR
Coordinates: 3°22′4″S, 36°37′59″E
Destination Goma International Airport
City: Goma
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: GOM
ICAO Code: FZNA
Coordinates: 1°40′14″S, 29°14′18″E