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How far is Gulu from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Gulu (Gulu Airport) is 1997 miles / 3215 kilometers / 1736 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (HLA) to Gulu (ULU) is 2974 miles / 4786 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 13 minutes.

Lanseria International Airport – Gulu Airport

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1997
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Distance from Johannesburg to Gulu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1997.428 miles
  • 3214.549 kilometers
  • 1735.718 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
  • 2007.180 miles
  • 3230.243 kilometers
  • 1744.192 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 Johannesburg to Gulu?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Gulu Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Gulu Airport (ULU)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Gulu generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Johannesburg to Gulu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Gulu Airport (ULU).

Airport information

Origin Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″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