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How far is Arua from Freetown?

The distance between Freetown (Lungi International Airport) and Arua (Arua Airport) is 3058 miles / 4921 kilometers / 2657 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Freetown (FNA) to Arua (RUA) is 4241 miles / 6825 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 105 hours 35 minutes.

Lungi International Airport – Arua Airport

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3058
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4921
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2657
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Distance from Freetown to Arua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3057.558 miles
  • 4920.663 kilometers
  • 2656.945 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
  • 3054.348 miles
  • 4915.496 kilometers
  • 2654.155 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 Freetown to Arua?

The estimated flight time from Lungi International Airport to Arua Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Arua Airport (RUA)

On average, flying from Freetown to Arua generates about 341 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 341 kilograms equals 752 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Freetown to Arua

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

Airport information

Origin Lungi International Airport
City: Freetown
Country: Sierra Leone Flag of Sierra Leone
IATA Code: FNA
ICAO Code: GFLL
Coordinates: 8°36′59″N, 13°11′43″W
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