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How far is Gulu from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Wilson Airport) and Gulu (Gulu Airport) is 423 miles / 681 kilometers / 368 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (WIL) to Gulu (ULU) is 526 miles / 846 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 55 minutes.

Wilson Airport – Gulu Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Gulu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 423.209 miles
  • 681.089 kilometers
  • 367.758 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
  • 424.016 miles
  • 682.387 kilometers
  • 368.460 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 Nairobi to Gulu?

The estimated flight time from Wilson Airport to Gulu Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Gulu?

There is no time difference between Nairobi and Gulu.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Gulu Airport (ULU)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Gulu generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 192 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Gulu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilson Airport (WIL) and Gulu Airport (ULU).

Airport information

Origin Wilson Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: WIL
ICAO Code: HKNW
Coordinates: 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″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