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How far is Gulu from Kigali?

The distance between Kigali (Kigali International Airport) and Gulu (Gulu Airport) is 360 miles / 579 kilometers / 313 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kigali (KGL) to Gulu (ULU) is 524 miles / 844 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 48 minutes.

Kigali International Airport – Gulu Airport

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Distance from Kigali to Gulu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 359.640 miles
  • 578.785 kilometers
  • 312.519 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
  • 361.252 miles
  • 581.378 kilometers
  • 313.919 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 Kigali to Gulu?

The estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport to Gulu Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Gulu Airport (ULU)

On average, flying from Kigali to Gulu generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 172 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kigali to Gulu

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

Airport information

Origin Kigali International Airport
City: Kigali
Country: Rwanda Flag of Rwanda
IATA Code: KGL
ICAO Code: HRYR
Coordinates: 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″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