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How far is Gulu from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Gulu (Gulu Airport) is 3462 miles / 5572 kilometers / 3009 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Gulu (ULU) is 4685 miles / 7539 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 115 hours 56 minutes.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Gulu Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Gulu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3462.152 miles
  • 5571.793 kilometers
  • 3008.528 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
  • 3459.241 miles
  • 5567.110 kilometers
  • 3005.999 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 Dakar to Gulu?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Gulu Airport is 7 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Gulu Airport (ULU)

On average, flying from Dakar to Gulu generates about 390 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 390 kilograms equals 860 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dakar to Gulu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Gulu Airport (ULU).

Airport information

Origin Blaise Diagne International Airport
City: Dakar
Country: Senegal Flag of Senegal
IATA Code: DSS
ICAO Code: GOBD
Coordinates: 14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″W
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