How far is Arua from Goma?

The distance between Goma (Goma International Airport) and Arua (Arua Airport) is 344 miles / 554 kilometers / 299 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Goma (GOM) to Arua (RUA) is 512 miles / 824 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 54 minutes.

Distance from Goma to Arua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 344.498 miles
• 554.415 kilometers
• 299.360 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

• 346.167 miles
• 557.102 kilometers
• 300.811 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 Goma to Arua?

The estimated flight time from Goma International Airport to Arua Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between Goma and Arua?

The time difference between Goma and Arua is 1 hour. Arua is 1 hour ahead of Goma.

Flight carbon footprint between Goma International Airport (GOM) and Arua Airport (RUA)

On average, flying from Goma to Arua generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 167 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Goma to Arua

See the map of the shortest flight path between Goma International Airport (GOM) and Arua Airport (RUA).

Airport information

Origin	Goma International Airport
City:	Goma
Country:	Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code:	GOM
ICAO Code:	FZNA
Coordinates:	1°40′14″S, 29°14′18″E

Destination	Arua Airport
City:	Arua
Country:	Uganda
IATA Code:	RUA
ICAO Code:	HUAR
Coordinates:	3°2′59″N, 30°55′1″E