How far is Goma from Arua?

The distance between Arua (Arua Airport) and Goma (Goma International Airport) is 344 miles / 554 kilometers / 299 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arua (RUA) to Goma (GOM) is 512 miles / 824 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 54 minutes.

Distance from Arua to Goma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 344.498 miles
• 554.415 kilometers
• 299.360 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

• 346.167 miles
• 557.102 kilometers
• 300.811 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 Arua to Goma?

The estimated flight time from Arua Airport to Goma International Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between Arua and Goma?

The time difference between Arua and Goma is 1 hour. Goma is 1 hour behind Arua.

Flight carbon footprint between Arua Airport (RUA) and Goma International Airport (GOM)

On average, flying from Arua to Goma generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 167 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Arua to Goma

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arua Airport (RUA) and Goma International Airport (GOM).

Airport information

Origin	Arua Airport
City:	Arua
Country:	Uganda
IATA Code:	RUA
ICAO Code:	HUAR
Coordinates:	3°2′59″N, 30°55′1″E

Destination	Goma International Airport
City:	Goma
Country:	Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code:	GOM
ICAO Code:	FZNA
Coordinates:	1°40′14″S, 29°14′18″E