How far is Jaffna from Galle?
The distance between Galle (Koggala Airport) and Jaffna (Jaffna Airport) is 262 miles / 421 kilometers / 227 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Galle (KCT) to Jaffna (JAF) is 324 miles / 522 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 16 minutes.
Koggala Airport – Jaffna Airport
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Distance from Galle to Jaffna
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Galle to Jaffna. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 261.609 miles
- 421.019 kilometers
- 227.332 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- 263.019 miles
- 423.289 kilometers
- 228.558 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 Galle to Jaffna?
The estimated flight time from Koggala Airport to Jaffna Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Galle and Jaffna?
Flight carbon footprint between Koggala Airport (KCT) and Jaffna Airport (JAF)
On average, flying from Galle to Jaffna generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 140 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Galle to Jaffna
See the map of the shortest flight path between Koggala Airport (KCT) and Jaffna Airport (JAF).
Airport information
| Origin | Koggala Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Galle |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | KCT |
| ICAO Code: | VCCK |
| Coordinates: | 5°59′37″N, 80°19′13″E |
| Destination | Jaffna Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jaffna |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| IATA Code: | JAF |
| ICAO Code: | VCCJ |
| Coordinates: | 9°47′32″N, 80°4′12″E |