How far is Arua from Gao?

The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Arua (Arua Airport) is 2290 miles / 3686 kilometers / 1990 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Arua (RUA) is 3175 miles / 5110 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 25 minutes.

Distance from Gao to Arua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2290.343 miles
• 3685.950 kilometers
• 1990.254 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

• 2289.885 miles
• 3685.213 kilometers
• 1989.856 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 Gao to Arua?

The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Arua Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gao and Arua?

The time difference between Gao and Arua is 3 hours. Arua is 3 hours ahead of Gao.

Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Arua Airport (RUA)

On average, flying from Gao to Arua generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 553 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gao to Arua

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

Airport information

Origin	Gao International Airport
City:	Gao
Country:	Mali
IATA Code:	GAQ
ICAO Code:	GAGO
Coordinates:	16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W

Destination	Arua Airport
City:	Arua
Country:	Uganda
IATA Code:	RUA
ICAO Code:	HUAR
Coordinates:	3°2′59″N, 30°55′1″E