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How far is Jaffna from Plaisance?

The distance between Plaisance (Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport) and Jaffna (Jaffna Airport) is 2576 miles / 4145 kilometers / 2238 nautical miles.

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport – Jaffna Airport

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2576
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4145
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2238
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Flight time duration
5 h 22 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
284 kg

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Distance from Plaisance to Jaffna

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Plaisance to Jaffna. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2575.861 miles
  • 4145.446 kilometers
  • 2238.362 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
  • 2583.653 miles
  • 4157.987 kilometers
  • 2245.133 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 Plaisance to Jaffna?

The estimated flight time from Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport to Jaffna Airport is 5 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Jaffna Airport (JAF)

On average, flying from Plaisance to Jaffna generates about 284 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 284 kilograms equals 626 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Plaisance to Jaffna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Jaffna Airport (JAF).

Airport information

Origin Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
City: Plaisance
Country: Mauritius Flag of Mauritius
IATA Code: MRU
ICAO Code: FIMP
Coordinates: 20°25′48″S, 57°41′0″E
Destination Jaffna Airport
City: Jaffna
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: JAF
ICAO Code: VCCJ
Coordinates: 9°47′32″N, 80°4′12″E