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How far is Gulu from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Gulu (Gulu Airport) is 8562 miles / 13779 kilometers / 7440 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Gulu Airport

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8562
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13779
Kilometers
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7440
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
16 h 42 min
CO2 emission
1 081 kg

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Distance from Vancouver to Gulu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8561.857 miles
  • 13778.972 kilometers
  • 7440.050 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
  • 8555.644 miles
  • 13768.975 kilometers
  • 7434.652 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 Vancouver to Gulu?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Gulu Airport is 16 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Gulu Airport (ULU)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Gulu generates about 1 081 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 081 kilograms equals 2 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Gulu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Gulu Airport (ULU).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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