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How far is Wau from Malakal?

The distance between Malakal (Malakal Airport) and Wau (Wau Airport) is 281 miles / 453 kilometers / 244 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Malakal (MAK) to Wau (WUU) is 818 miles / 1317 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 46 minutes.

Malakal Airport – Wau Airport

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281
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453
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244
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Distance from Malakal to Wau

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 281.264 miles
  • 452.651 kilometers
  • 244.412 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
  • 281.301 miles
  • 452.710 kilometers
  • 244.444 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 Wau?

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

What is the time difference between Malakal and Wau?

There is no time difference between Malakal and Wau.

Flight carbon footprint between Malakal Airport (MAK) and Wau Airport (WUU)

On average, flying from Malakal to Wau generates about 66 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 66 kilograms equals 146 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 Wau

See the map of the shortest flight path between Malakal Airport (MAK) and Wau Airport (WUU).

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 Wau Airport
City: Wau
Country: South Sudan Flag of South Sudan
IATA Code: WUU
ICAO Code: HSWW
Coordinates: 7°43′32″N, 27°58′30″E