How far is Nairobi from Arua?
The distance between Arua (Arua Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 506 miles / 815 kilometers / 440 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Arua (RUA) to Nairobi (WIL) is 647 miles / 1042 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 39 minutes.
Arua Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Arua to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Arua to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 506.491 miles
- 815.119 kilometers
- 440.129 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- 507.125 miles
- 816.138 kilometers
- 440.679 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 Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Arua Airport to Wilson Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Arua and Nairobi?
Flight carbon footprint between Arua Airport (RUA) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Arua to Nairobi generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 220 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 Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Arua Airport (RUA) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
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 | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |