Driving Time from Kampala to Machakos
Driving from Kampala to Machakos is about 424 mi and takes roughly 7 hr 11 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Kampala and Machakos are about 348 mi (559 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 424 mi (682 km), a drive of about 7 hr 11 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 8 min.
| Straight-line distance | 348 mi / 559 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 424 mi / 682 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 7 hr 11 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 8 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $53 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -0.601, 34.924 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Kampala to Machakos is about 348 mi (559 km) in a straight line, and roughly 424 mi (682 km) by road.