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How far is Gulu from Wau?

The distance between Wau (Wau Airport) and Gulu (Gulu Airport) is 449 miles / 723 kilometers / 390 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wau (WUU) to Gulu (ULU) is 577 miles / 928 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 30 minutes.

Wau Airport – Gulu Airport

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449
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723
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390
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Distance from Wau to Gulu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 449.273 miles
  • 723.036 kilometers
  • 390.408 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
  • 450.458 miles
  • 724.941 kilometers
  • 391.437 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 Gulu?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Wau Airport (WUU) and Gulu Airport (ULU)

On average, flying from Wau to Gulu generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 201 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 Gulu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wau Airport (WUU) and Gulu Airport (ULU).

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