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How far is Arua from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Arua (Arua Airport) is 1862 miles / 2997 kilometers / 1618 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cairo (CAI) to Arua (RUA) is 2374 miles / 3820 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 24 minutes.

Cairo International Airport – Arua Airport

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Distance from Cairo to Arua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1862.134 miles
  • 2996.815 kilometers
  • 1618.150 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
  • 1870.763 miles
  • 3010.702 kilometers
  • 1625.649 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 Cairo to Arua?

The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Arua Airport is 4 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Arua Airport (RUA)

On average, flying from Cairo to Arua generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 452 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cairo to Arua

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

Airport information

Origin Cairo International Airport
City: Cairo
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: CAI
ICAO Code: HECA
Coordinates: 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″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