How far is Shinyanga from Arua?
The distance between Arua (Arua Airport) and Shinyanga (Shinyanga Airport) is 493 miles / 793 kilometers / 428 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Arua (RUA) to Shinyanga (SHY) is 817 miles / 1315 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 33 minutes.
Arua Airport – Shinyanga Airport
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Distance from Arua to Shinyanga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Arua to Shinyanga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 492.813 miles
- 793.106 kilometers
- 428.243 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- 495.168 miles
- 796.895 kilometers
- 430.289 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 Arua to Shinyanga?
The estimated flight time from Arua Airport to Shinyanga Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Arua and Shinyanga?
Flight carbon footprint between Arua Airport (RUA) and Shinyanga Airport (SHY)
On average, flying from Arua to Shinyanga generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 215 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Arua to Shinyanga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Arua Airport (RUA) and Shinyanga Airport (SHY).
Airport information
| Origin | Arua Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Arua |
| Country: | Uganda  |
| IATA Code: | RUA |
| ICAO Code: | HUAR |
| Coordinates: | 3°2′59″N, 30°55′1″E |
| Destination | Shinyanga Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shinyanga |
| Country: | Tanzania  |
| IATA Code: | SHY |
| ICAO Code: | HTSY |
| Coordinates: | 3°40′1″S, 33°25′1″E |