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How far is Arua from Gulu?

The distance between Gulu (Gulu Airport) and Arua (Arua Airport) is 95 miles / 153 kilometers / 83 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gulu (ULU) to Arua (RUA) is 158 miles / 254 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 29 minutes.

Gulu Airport – Arua Airport

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Distance from Gulu to Arua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 95.086 miles
  • 153.026 kilometers
  • 82.628 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
  • 94.999 miles
  • 152.886 kilometers
  • 82.552 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 Arua?

The estimated flight time from Gulu Airport to Arua Airport is 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gulu and Arua?

There is no time difference between Gulu and Arua.

Flight carbon footprint between Gulu Airport (ULU) and Arua Airport (RUA)

On average, flying from Gulu to Arua generates about 39 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 39 kilograms equals 86 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 Arua

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gulu Airport (ULU) and Arua Airport (RUA).

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