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How far is Gulu from Arua?

The distance between Arua (Arua Airport) and Gulu (Gulu Airport) is 95 miles / 153 kilometers / 83 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arua (RUA) to Gulu (ULU) is 158 miles / 255 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 29 minutes.

Arua Airport – Gulu Airport

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Distance from Arua to Gulu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 95.086 miles
  • 153.026 kilometers
  • 82.628 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
  • 94.999 miles
  • 152.886 kilometers
  • 82.552 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 Gulu?

The estimated flight time from Arua Airport to Gulu Airport is 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Arua and Gulu?

There is no time difference between Arua and Gulu.

Flight carbon footprint between Arua Airport (RUA) and Gulu Airport (ULU)

On average, flying from Arua to Gulu generates about 39 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 39 kilograms equals 86 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 Gulu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arua Airport (RUA) and Gulu Airport (ULU).

Airport information

Origin Arua Airport
City: Arua
Country: Uganda Flag of Uganda
IATA Code: RUA
ICAO Code: HUAR
Coordinates: 3°2′59″N, 30°55′1″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