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How far is Gambela from Wau?

The distance between Wau (Wau Airport) and Gambela (Gambela Airport) is 452 miles / 728 kilometers / 393 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wau (WUU) to Gambela (GMB) is 1132 miles / 1821 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 46 minutes.

Wau Airport – Gambela Airport

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452
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393
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Distance from Wau to Gambela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 452.220 miles
  • 727.778 kilometers
  • 392.969 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
  • 451.697 miles
  • 726.937 kilometers
  • 392.514 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 Gambela?

The estimated flight time from Wau Airport to Gambela Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wau Airport (WUU) and Gambela Airport (GMB)

On average, flying from Wau to Gambela 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 Wau to Gambela

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wau Airport (WUU) and Gambela Airport (GMB).

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 Gambela Airport
City: Gambela
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: GMB
ICAO Code: HAGM
Coordinates: 8°7′43″N, 34°33′47″E