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How far is Galle from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Galle (Koggala Airport) is 5487 miles / 8830 kilometers / 4768 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Koggala Airport

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5487
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8830
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4768
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
10 h 53 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
648 kg

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Distance from London to Galle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5486.663 miles
  • 8829.928 kilometers
  • 4767.780 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
  • 5485.118 miles
  • 8827.442 kilometers
  • 4766.438 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 Galle?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Koggala Airport is 10 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Koggala Airport (KCT)

On average, flying from London to Galle generates about 648 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 648 kilograms equals 1 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Galle

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Koggala Airport (KCT).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W
Destination 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