How far is Galle from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Galle (Koggala Airport) is 87 miles / 140 kilometers / 76 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Colombo (CMB) to Galle (KCT) is 100 miles / 161 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 11 minutes.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Koggala Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Galle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Galle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 86.905 miles
- 139.860 kilometers
- 75.518 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- 87.313 miles
- 140.516 kilometers
- 75.873 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 Colombo to Galle?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Koggala Airport is 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Galle?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Koggala Airport (KCT)
On average, flying from Colombo to Galle generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 83 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Colombo to Galle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Koggala Airport (KCT).
Airport information
| Origin | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E |
| Destination | Koggala Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Galle |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| IATA Code: | KCT |
| ICAO Code: | VCCK |
| Coordinates: | 5°59′37″N, 80°19′13″E |
Airlines flying from Colombo (CMB) to Galle (KCT)
| SriLankan Airlines |