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How far is Gulu from Lubumbashi?

The distance between Lubumbashi (Lubumbashi International Airport) and Gulu (Gulu Airport) is 1042 miles / 1676 kilometers / 905 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lubumbashi (FBM) to Gulu (ULU) is 1530 miles / 2463 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 13 minutes.

Lubumbashi International Airport – Gulu Airport

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Distance from Lubumbashi to Gulu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1041.646 miles
  • 1676.367 kilometers
  • 905.166 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
  • 1046.700 miles
  • 1684.501 kilometers
  • 909.558 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 Lubumbashi to Gulu?

The estimated flight time from Lubumbashi International Airport to Gulu Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Gulu Airport (ULU)

On average, flying from Lubumbashi to Gulu generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lubumbashi to Gulu

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

Airport information

Origin Lubumbashi International Airport
City: Lubumbashi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: FBM
ICAO Code: FZQA
Coordinates: 11°35′28″S, 27°31′51″E
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