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How far is Gulu from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) and Gulu (Gulu Airport) is 2008 miles / 3232 kilometers / 1745 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Gulu (ULU) is 2971 miles / 4781 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 8 minutes.

OR Tambo International Airport – Gulu Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Gulu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2008.090 miles
  • 3231.708 kilometers
  • 1744.983 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
  • 2017.916 miles
  • 3247.521 kilometers
  • 1753.521 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 Johannesburg to Gulu?

The estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport to Gulu Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Gulu Airport (ULU)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Gulu generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 482 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Johannesburg to Gulu

See the map of the shortest flight path between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Gulu Airport (ULU).

Airport information

Origin OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″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