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How far is Arua from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Arua (Arua Airport) is 1274 miles / 2051 kilometers / 1107 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Arua (RUA) is 2177 miles / 3504 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 26 minutes.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Arua Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Arua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1274.374 miles
  • 2050.906 kilometers
  • 1107.401 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
  • 1281.127 miles
  • 2061.774 kilometers
  • 1113.269 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 Lusaka to Arua?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Arua Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Arua Airport (RUA)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Arua generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lusaka to Arua

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Arua Airport (RUA).

Airport information

Origin Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
City: Lusaka
Country: Zambia Flag of Zambia
IATA Code: LUN
ICAO Code: FLLK
Coordinates: 15°19′50″S, 28°27′9″E
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