How far is Galle from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Galle (Koggala Airport) is 64 miles / 103 kilometers / 56 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Colombo (RML) to Galle (KCT) is 73 miles / 118 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Ratmalana Airport – Koggala Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Galle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Galle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 64.266 miles
- 103.426 kilometers
- 55.846 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- 64.527 miles
- 103.846 kilometers
- 56.072 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 Colombo to Galle?
The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Koggala Airport is 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Galle?
Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Koggala Airport (KCT)
On average, flying from Colombo to Galle generates about 34 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 34 kilograms equals 76 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Colombo to Galle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Koggala Airport (KCT).
Airport information
| Origin | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |
| Destination | Koggala Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Galle |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| IATA Code: | KCT |
| ICAO Code: | VCCK |
| Coordinates: | 5°59′37″N, 80°19′13″E |