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How far is Arua from Tanga?

The distance between Tanga (Tanga Airport) and Arua (Arua Airport) is 794 miles / 1278 kilometers / 690 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tanga (TGT) to Arua (RUA) is 1053 miles / 1695 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 4 minutes.

Tanga Airport – Arua Airport

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794
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Distance from Tanga to Arua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 794.032 miles
  • 1277.871 kilometers
  • 689.995 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
  • 795.793 miles
  • 1280.704 kilometers
  • 691.525 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 Tanga to Arua?

The estimated flight time from Tanga Airport to Arua Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Tanga and Arua?

There is no time difference between Tanga and Arua.

Flight carbon footprint between Tanga Airport (TGT) and Arua Airport (RUA)

On average, flying from Tanga to Arua generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tanga to Arua

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tanga Airport (TGT) and Arua Airport (RUA).

Airport information

Origin Tanga Airport
City: Tanga
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: TGT
ICAO Code: HTTG
Coordinates: 5°5′32″S, 39°4′16″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