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How far is Gulu from Malakal?

The distance between Malakal (Malakal Airport) and Gulu (Gulu Airport) is 466 miles / 750 kilometers / 405 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Malakal (MAK) to Gulu (ULU) is 605 miles / 974 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 7 minutes.

Malakal Airport – Gulu Airport

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Distance from Malakal to Gulu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 466.020 miles
  • 749.987 kilometers
  • 404.960 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
  • 468.551 miles
  • 754.060 kilometers
  • 407.160 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 Malakal to Gulu?

The estimated flight time from Malakal Airport to Gulu Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Malakal Airport (MAK) and Gulu Airport (ULU)

On average, flying from Malakal to Gulu generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 206 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Malakal to Gulu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Malakal Airport (MAK) and Gulu Airport (ULU).

Airport information

Origin Malakal Airport
City: Malakal
Country: South Sudan Flag of South Sudan
IATA Code: MAK
ICAO Code: HSSM
Coordinates: 9°33′32″N, 31°39′7″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