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How far is Gulu from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Gulu (Gulu Airport) is 6946 miles / 11178 kilometers / 6036 nautical miles.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Gulu Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Gulu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6945.801 miles
  • 11178.184 kilometers
  • 6035.736 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
  • 6941.014 miles
  • 11170.479 kilometers
  • 6031.576 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 Ottawa to Gulu?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Gulu Airport is 13 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Gulu Airport (ULU)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Gulu generates about 847 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 847 kilograms equals 1 868 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ottawa to Gulu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Gulu Airport (ULU).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W
Destination Gulu Airport
City: Gulu
Country: Uganda Flag of Uganda
IATA Code: ULU
ICAO Code: HUGU
Coordinates: 2°48′20″N, 32°16′18″E