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How far is Gulu from Kolwezi?

The distance between Kolwezi (Kolwezi Airport) and Gulu (Gulu Airport) is 1042 miles / 1678 kilometers / 906 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kolwezi (KWZ) to Gulu (ULU) is 1540 miles / 2479 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 34 minutes.

Kolwezi Airport – Gulu Airport

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1042
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1678
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906
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Distance from Kolwezi to Gulu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1042.408 miles
  • 1677.593 kilometers
  • 905.827 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
  • 1046.777 miles
  • 1684.624 kilometers
  • 909.624 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 Kolwezi to Gulu?

The estimated flight time from Kolwezi Airport to Gulu Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) and Gulu Airport (ULU)

On average, flying from Kolwezi to Gulu generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kolwezi to Gulu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kolwezi Airport (KWZ) and Gulu Airport (ULU).

Airport information

Origin Kolwezi Airport
City: Kolwezi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: KWZ
ICAO Code: FZQM
Coordinates: 10°45′57″S, 25°30′20″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