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How far is Gulu from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Gulu (Gulu Airport) is 7149 miles / 11505 kilometers / 6212 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Gulu Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Gulu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7148.978 miles
  • 11505.164 kilometers
  • 6212.292 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
  • 7143.045 miles
  • 11495.616 kilometers
  • 6207.136 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 Washington D.C. to Gulu?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Gulu Airport is 14 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Gulu Airport (ULU)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Gulu generates about 876 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 876 kilograms equals 1 931 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Gulu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Gulu Airport (ULU).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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