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How far is Arua from Douala?

The distance between Douala (Douala International Airport) and Arua (Arua Airport) is 1465 miles / 2358 kilometers / 1273 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Douala (DLA) to Arua (RUA) is 2000 miles / 3219 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 3 minutes.

Douala International Airport – Arua Airport

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Distance from Douala to Arua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1464.912 miles
  • 2357.548 kilometers
  • 1272.974 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
  • 1463.276 miles
  • 2354.915 kilometers
  • 1271.552 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 Douala to Arua?

The estimated flight time from Douala International Airport to Arua Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Douala International Airport (DLA) and Arua Airport (RUA)

On average, flying from Douala to Arua generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Douala to Arua

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

Airport information

Origin Douala International Airport
City: Douala
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: DLA
ICAO Code: FKKD
Coordinates: 4°0′21″N, 9°43′10″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