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How far is Shinyanga from Gulu?

The distance between Gulu (Gulu Airport) and Shinyanga (Shinyanga Airport) is 452 miles / 727 kilometers / 393 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gulu (ULU) to Shinyanga (SHY) is 716 miles / 1152 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 6 minutes.

Gulu Airport – Shinyanga Airport

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452
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727
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393
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Distance from Gulu to Shinyanga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 451.712 miles
  • 726.959 kilometers
  • 392.527 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
  • 454.150 miles
  • 730.883 kilometers
  • 394.645 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 Shinyanga?

The estimated flight time from Gulu Airport to Shinyanga Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gulu and Shinyanga?

There is no time difference between Gulu and Shinyanga.

Flight carbon footprint between Gulu Airport (ULU) and Shinyanga Airport (SHY)

On average, flying from Gulu to Shinyanga generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 202 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 Shinyanga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gulu Airport (ULU) and Shinyanga Airport (SHY).

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 Shinyanga Airport
City: Shinyanga
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: SHY
ICAO Code: HTSY
Coordinates: 3°40′1″S, 33°25′1″E