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How far is Gulu from Kisumu?

The distance between Kisumu (Kisumu International Airport) and Gulu (Gulu Airport) is 261 miles / 421 kilometers / 227 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kisumu (KIS) to Gulu (ULU) is 327 miles / 526 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 27 minutes.

Kisumu International Airport – Gulu Airport

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Distance from Kisumu to Gulu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 261.417 miles
  • 420.711 kilometers
  • 227.165 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
  • 262.142 miles
  • 421.876 kilometers
  • 227.795 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 Kisumu to Gulu?

The estimated flight time from Kisumu International Airport to Gulu Airport is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kisumu and Gulu?

There is no time difference between Kisumu and Gulu.

Flight carbon footprint between Kisumu International Airport (KIS) and Gulu Airport (ULU)

On average, flying from Kisumu to Gulu generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 140 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kisumu to Gulu

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

Airport information

Origin Kisumu International Airport
City: Kisumu
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: KIS
ICAO Code: HKKI
Coordinates: 0°5′10″S, 34°43′44″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