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How far is Galle from Sharjah?

The distance between Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) and Galle (Koggala Airport) is 2113 miles / 3400 kilometers / 1836 nautical miles.

Sharjah International Airport – Koggala Airport

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2113
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3400
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1836
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 29 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
230 kg

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Distance from Sharjah to Galle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2112.501 miles
  • 3399.741 kilometers
  • 1835.713 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
  • 2114.760 miles
  • 3403.376 kilometers
  • 1837.676 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 Sharjah to Galle?

The estimated flight time from Sharjah International Airport to Koggala Airport is 4 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Koggala Airport (KCT)

On average, flying from Sharjah to Galle generates about 230 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 230 kilograms equals 508 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sharjah to Galle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Koggala Airport (KCT).

Airport information

Origin Sharjah International Airport
City: Sharjah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: SHJ
ICAO Code: OMSJ
Coordinates: 25°19′42″N, 55°31′1″E
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