Distance from Gulu to Kampala (Uganda)

The distance between Gulu, Northern Region and Kampala, Central Region is 274 kilometers (170 miles).

Gulu, Northern Region, Uganda

Kampala, Central Region, Uganda

From Gulu to Kampala, the straight-line distance is 274 kilometers, heading south. Gulu is at 1,104 meters above sea level, while Kampala is at 1,223 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1 day
Motorcycle 8-10 hours
Car 6-8 hours
Helicopter 1-2 hours
Airplane 20-30 minutes
Speed Time
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Gulu, Uganda

Local time:

Time Zone: Africa/Kampala

Coordinates: 2.7746° N 32.299° E

Elevation: 1,104 m (3,622 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Gulu Airport (ULU)
  • Kabalega Falls Airport (KBG)
  • Pakuba Airport (PAF)
Kampala, Uganda

Local time:

Time Zone: Africa/Kampala

Coordinates: 0.3163° N 32.5822° E

Elevation: 1,223 m (4,012 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Entebbe International Airport (EBB)
  • Jinja Airport (JIN)

Other distances from Gulu

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Gulu to Kampala 274 km
From Gulu to Nansana 268 km
From Gulu to Kira 265 km
From Gulu to Mbarara 416 km
From Gulu to Bunamwaya 280 km

Other distances from Kampala

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Kampala to Nansana 8 km
From Kampala to Kira 11 km
From Kampala to Mbarara 238 km
From Kampala to Bunamwaya 7 km
From Kampala to Mukono 20 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of Uganda that are at equal or similar distances as between Gulu and Kampala.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Barranquilla, Colombia Montería, Colombia 274 km
Madrid, Spain Zaragoza, Spain 275 km
Brooklyn, United States Baltimore, United States 273 km
New York City, United States Baltimore, United States 273 km
Coyoacán, Mexico Irapuato, Mexico 273 km
Barquisimeto, Venezuela Caracas, Venezuela 275 km
Fort Worth, United States Austin, United States 276 km
Jacksonville, United States Tampa, United States 276 km
London, United Kingdom Leeds, United Kingdom 272 km
Morelia, Mexico San Luis Potosí, Mexico 272 km
Saltillo, Mexico Nuevo Laredo, Mexico 272 km
Indianapolis, United States Columbus, United States 271 km
Mexico City, Mexico Irapuato, Mexico 271 km
London, United Kingdom Bradford, United Kingdom 277 km
Leeds, United Kingdom Bristol, United Kingdom 270 km
Birmingham, United Kingdom Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom 278 km
Leeds, United Kingdom Islington, United Kingdom 270 km
Medellín, Colombia Montería, Colombia 278 km
Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico Irapuato, Mexico 269 km
Buenos Aires, Argentina Rosario, Argentina 279 km

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