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Distance from Harare to Kampala

Straight line

2,014 km
1,251 mi · 1,087 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 1 min

Direction

N 5°
initial bearing

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How far is Harare from Kampala?

Harare (Zimbabwe) and Kampala (Uganda) are quite far apart: 2,014 km in a straight line, that is 1,251 miles or 1,087 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Harare, Kampala lies to the north (initial bearing 5°). The route crosses from Zimbabwe into Uganda. The halfway point is at -8.7565°, 31.8366°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 1 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Harare from Kampala?

The straight-line distance between Harare and Kampala is 2,014 km (1,251 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kampala from Harare?

Kampala is to the north of Harare, at an initial bearing of 5°.

How long is the flight from Harare to Kampala?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 1 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.