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How far is Arua from Victoria Falls?

The distance between Victoria Falls (Victoria Falls Airport) and Arua (Arua Airport) is 1494 miles / 2404 kilometers / 1298 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Victoria Falls (VFA) to Arua (RUA) is 2483 miles / 3996 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 16 minutes.

Victoria Falls Airport – Arua Airport

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Distance from Victoria Falls to Arua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1493.953 miles
  • 2404.284 kilometers
  • 1298.209 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
  • 1501.394 miles
  • 2416.260 kilometers
  • 1304.676 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 Victoria Falls to Arua?

The estimated flight time from Victoria Falls Airport to Arua Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) and Arua Airport (RUA)

On average, flying from Victoria Falls to Arua generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Victoria Falls to Arua

See the map of the shortest flight path between Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) and Arua Airport (RUA).

Airport information

Origin Victoria Falls Airport
City: Victoria Falls
Country: Zimbabwe Flag of Zimbabwe
IATA Code: VFA
ICAO Code: FVFA
Coordinates: 18°5′45″S, 25°50′20″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