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How far is Arua from Ndola?

The distance between Ndola (Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport) and Arua (Arua Airport) is 1114 miles / 1792 kilometers / 968 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ndola (NLA) to Arua (RUA) is 2106 miles / 3390 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 37 minutes.

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport – Arua Airport

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Distance from Ndola to Arua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1113.577 miles
  • 1792.128 kilometers
  • 967.672 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
  • 1119.530 miles
  • 1801.709 kilometers
  • 972.845 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 Ndola to Arua?

The estimated flight time from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Arua Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) and Arua Airport (RUA)

On average, flying from Ndola to Arua generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ndola to Arua

See the map of the shortest flight path between Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) and Arua Airport (RUA).

Airport information

Origin Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport
City: Ndola
Country: Zambia Flag of Zambia
IATA Code: NLA
ICAO Code: FLSK
Coordinates: 12°59′53″S, 28°39′53″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