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How far is Arua from Blantyre?

The distance between Blantyre (Chileka International Airport) and Arua (Arua Airport) is 1317 miles / 2119 kilometers / 1144 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Blantyre (BLZ) to Arua (RUA) is 2065 miles / 3323 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 33 minutes.

Chileka International Airport – Arua Airport

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Distance from Blantyre to Arua

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Blantyre to Arua. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1316.707 miles
  • 2119.034 kilometers
  • 1144.187 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
  • 1323.439 miles
  • 2129.869 kilometers
  • 1150.037 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 Blantyre to Arua?

The estimated flight time from Chileka International Airport to Arua Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Arua Airport (RUA)

On average, flying from Blantyre to Arua generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Blantyre to Arua

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Arua Airport (RUA).

Airport information

Origin Chileka International Airport
City: Blantyre
Country: Malawi Flag of Malawi
IATA Code: BLZ
ICAO Code: FWCL
Coordinates: 15°40′44″S, 34°58′26″E
Destination Arua Airport
City: Arua
Country: Uganda Flag of Uganda
IATA Code: RUA
ICAO Code: HUAR
Coordinates: 3°2′59″N, 30°55′1″E