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How far is Gulu from Blantyre?

The distance between Blantyre (Chileka International Airport) and Gulu (Gulu Airport) is 1284 miles / 2066 kilometers / 1115 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Blantyre (BLZ) to Gulu (ULU) is 1964 miles / 3160 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 6 minutes.

Chileka International Airport – Gulu Airport

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Distance from Blantyre to Gulu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1283.693 miles
  • 2065.903 kilometers
  • 1115.498 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
  • 1290.453 miles
  • 2076.783 kilometers
  • 1121.373 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 Gulu?

The estimated flight time from Chileka International Airport to Gulu Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and Gulu Airport (ULU)

On average, flying from Blantyre to Gulu generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 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 Gulu

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

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 Gulu Airport
City: Gulu
Country: Uganda Flag of Uganda
IATA Code: ULU
ICAO Code: HUGU
Coordinates: 2°48′20″N, 32°16′18″E