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How far is Gulu from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Gulu (Gulu Airport) is 1880 miles / 3025 kilometers / 1633 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cairo (CAI) to Gulu (ULU) is 2366 miles / 3807 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 29 minutes.

Cairo International Airport – Gulu Airport

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1880
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Distance from Cairo to Gulu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1879.512 miles
  • 3024.782 kilometers
  • 1633.252 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
  • 1888.231 miles
  • 3038.813 kilometers
  • 1640.828 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 Gulu?

The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Gulu Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Gulu Airport (ULU)

On average, flying from Cairo to Gulu generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 455 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 Gulu

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

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