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How far is Eldoret from Wau?

The distance between Wau (Wau Airport) and Eldoret (Eldoret International Airport) is 710 miles / 1142 kilometers / 617 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wau (WUU) to Eldoret (EDL) is 916 miles / 1474 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 58 minutes.

Wau Airport – Eldoret International Airport

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710
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1142
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617
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Distance from Wau to Eldoret

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wau to Eldoret. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 709.876 miles
  • 1142.435 kilometers
  • 616.866 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
  • 711.456 miles
  • 1144.978 kilometers
  • 618.239 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 Wau to Eldoret?

The estimated flight time from Wau Airport to Eldoret International Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wau Airport (WUU) and Eldoret International Airport (EDL)

On average, flying from Wau to Eldoret generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 277 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wau to Eldoret

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wau Airport (WUU) and Eldoret International Airport (EDL).

Airport information

Origin Wau Airport
City: Wau
Country: South Sudan Flag of South Sudan
IATA Code: WUU
ICAO Code: HSWW
Coordinates: 7°43′32″N, 27°58′30″E
Destination Eldoret International Airport
City: Eldoret
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: EDL
ICAO Code: HKEL
Coordinates: 0°24′16″N, 35°14′20″E