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How far is Gulu from Durban?

The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Gulu (Gulu Airport) is 2231 miles / 3590 kilometers / 1938 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durban (DUR) to Gulu (ULU) is 3342 miles / 5378 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 54 minutes.

King Shaka International Airport – Gulu Airport

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2231
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3590
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1938
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Distance from Durban to Gulu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2230.716 miles
  • 3589.989 kilometers
  • 1938.439 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
  • 2241.484 miles
  • 3607.319 kilometers
  • 1947.796 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 Durban to Gulu?

The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Gulu Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Gulu Airport (ULU)

On average, flying from Durban to Gulu generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 538 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Durban to Gulu

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Gulu Airport (ULU).

Airport information

Origin King Shaka International Airport
City: Durban
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: DUR
ICAO Code: FALE
Coordinates: 29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″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