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How far is Chennai from Galle?

The distance between Galle (Koggala Airport) and Chennai (Chennai International Airport) is 481 miles / 774 kilometers / 418 nautical miles.

Koggala Airport – Chennai International Airport

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Distance from Galle to Chennai

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Galle to Chennai. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 480.948 miles
  • 774.011 kilometers
  • 417.933 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
  • 483.509 miles
  • 778.133 kilometers
  • 420.158 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 Chennai?

The estimated flight time from Koggala Airport to Chennai International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Galle and Chennai?

There is no time difference between Galle and Chennai.

Flight carbon footprint between Koggala Airport (KCT) and Chennai International Airport (MAA)

On average, flying from Galle to Chennai generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Galle to Chennai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Koggala Airport (KCT) and Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Airport information

Origin Koggala Airport
City: Galle
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: KCT
ICAO Code: VCCK
Coordinates: 5°59′37″N, 80°19′13″E
Destination Chennai International Airport
City: Chennai
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: MAA
ICAO Code: VOMM
Coordinates: 12°59′24″N, 80°10′9″E