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How far is Bukoba from Gulu?

The distance between Gulu (Gulu Airport) and Bukoba (Bukoba Airport) is 284 miles / 457 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gulu (ULU) to Bukoba (BKZ) is 398 miles / 641 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 8 minutes.

Gulu Airport – Bukoba Airport

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284
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Distance from Gulu to Bukoba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 283.966 miles
  • 456.998 kilometers
  • 246.759 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
  • 285.533 miles
  • 459.521 kilometers
  • 248.121 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 Gulu to Bukoba?

The estimated flight time from Gulu Airport to Bukoba Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gulu and Bukoba?

There is no time difference between Gulu and Bukoba.

Flight carbon footprint between Gulu Airport (ULU) and Bukoba Airport (BKZ)

On average, flying from Gulu to Bukoba generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gulu to Bukoba

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gulu Airport (ULU) and Bukoba Airport (BKZ).

Airport information

Origin Gulu Airport
City: Gulu
Country: Uganda Flag of Uganda
IATA Code: ULU
ICAO Code: HUGU
Coordinates: 2°48′20″N, 32°16′18″E
Destination Bukoba Airport
City: Bukoba
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: BKZ
ICAO Code: HTBU
Coordinates: 1°17′59″S, 31°47′59″E