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How far is Gulu from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Gulu (Gulu Airport) is 1273 miles / 2049 kilometers / 1107 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lusaka (LUN) to Gulu (ULU) is 2076 miles / 3341 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 59 minutes.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Gulu Airport

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Distance from Lusaka to Gulu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1273.490 miles
  • 2049.484 kilometers
  • 1106.633 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
  • 1280.030 miles
  • 2060.008 kilometers
  • 1112.315 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 Gulu?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Gulu Airport (ULU)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Gulu 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 Gulu

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

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 Gulu Airport
City: Gulu
Country: Uganda Flag of Uganda
IATA Code: ULU
ICAO Code: HUGU
Coordinates: 2°48′20″N, 32°16′18″E