How far is Jaffna from Mahe Island?
The distance between Mahe Island (Seychelles International Airport) and Jaffna (Jaffna Airport) is 1962 miles / 3158 kilometers / 1705 nautical miles.
Seychelles International Airport – Jaffna Airport
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Distance from Mahe Island to Jaffna
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mahe Island to Jaffna. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1962.209 miles
- 3157.870 kilometers
- 1705.113 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- 1963.342 miles
- 3159.693 kilometers
- 1706.098 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 Mahe Island to Jaffna?
The estimated flight time from Seychelles International Airport to Jaffna Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mahe Island and Jaffna?
Flight carbon footprint between Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) and Jaffna Airport (JAF)
On average, flying from Mahe Island to Jaffna generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Mahe Island to Jaffna
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) and Jaffna Airport (JAF).
Airport information
| Origin | Seychelles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mahe Island |
| Country: | Seychelles  |
| IATA Code: | SEZ |
| ICAO Code: | FSIA |
| Coordinates: | 4°40′27″S, 55°31′18″E |
| Destination | Jaffna Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jaffna |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | JAF |
| ICAO Code: | VCCJ |
| Coordinates: | 9°47′32″N, 80°4′12″E |