How far is Arua from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Wilson Airport) and Arua (Arua Airport) is 506 miles / 815 kilometers / 440 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (WIL) to Arua (RUA) is 650 miles / 1046 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 55 minutes.
Wilson Airport – Arua Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Arua
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Arua. 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 Nairobi to Arua?
The estimated flight time from Wilson Airport to Arua Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Arua?
Flight carbon footprint between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Arua Airport (RUA)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Arua 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 Nairobi to Arua
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Arua Airport (RUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |
| Destination | Arua Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Arua |
| Country: | Uganda  |
| IATA Code: | RUA |
| ICAO Code: | HUAR |
| Coordinates: | 3°2′59″N, 30°55′1″E |