How far is Hambantota from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Hambantota (Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport) is 5506 miles / 8861 kilometers / 4785 nautical miles.
London Gatwick Airport – Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport
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Distance from London to Hambantota
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Hambantota. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5506.065 miles
- 8861.153 kilometers
- 4784.640 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- 5504.299 miles
- 8858.311 kilometers
- 4783.105 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 London to Hambantota?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is 10 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Hambantota?
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI)
On average, flying from London to Hambantota generates about 650 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 650 kilograms equals 1 434 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Hambantota
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hambantota |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | HRI |
| ICAO Code: | VCRI |
| Coordinates: | 6°17′4″N, 81°7′26″E |