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How far is Arua from Yaoundé?

The distance between Yaoundé (Yaoundé Airport) and Arua (Arua Airport) is 1340 miles / 2157 kilometers / 1165 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yaoundé (YAO) to Arua (RUA) is 1931 miles / 3108 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 15 minutes.

Yaoundé Airport – Arua Airport

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1340
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2157
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1165
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Distance from Yaoundé to Arua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1340.112 miles
  • 2156.701 kilometers
  • 1164.526 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
  • 1338.613 miles
  • 2154.289 kilometers
  • 1163.223 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 Yaoundé to Arua?

The estimated flight time from Yaoundé Airport to Arua Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yaoundé Airport (YAO) and Arua Airport (RUA)

On average, flying from Yaoundé to Arua generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yaoundé to Arua

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yaoundé Airport (YAO) and Arua Airport (RUA).

Airport information

Origin Yaoundé Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: YAO
ICAO Code: FKKY
Coordinates: 3°50′9″N, 11°31′24″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