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How far is Kisumu from Gulu?

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

The driving distance from Gulu (ULU) to Kisumu (KIS) is 327 miles / 526 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 28 minutes.

Gulu Airport – Kisumu International Airport

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261
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Distance from Gulu to Kisumu

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gulu to Kisumu. 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 Gulu to Kisumu?

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

What is the time difference between Gulu and Kisumu?

There is no time difference between Gulu and Kisumu.

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

On average, flying from Gulu to Kisumu 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 Gulu to Kisumu

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

Airport information

Origin Gulu Airport
City: Gulu
Country: Uganda Flag of Uganda
IATA Code: ULU
ICAO Code: HUGU
Coordinates: 2°48′20″N, 32°16′18″E
Destination 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