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How far is Galle from Trincomalee?

The distance between Trincomalee (China Bay Airport) and Galle (Koggala Airport) is 185 miles / 297 kilometers / 160 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Trincomalee (TRR) to Galle (KCT) is 231 miles / 372 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 56 minutes.

China Bay Airport – Koggala Airport

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Distance from Trincomalee to Galle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 184.600 miles
  • 297.084 kilometers
  • 160.413 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
  • 185.481 miles
  • 298.503 kilometers
  • 161.179 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 Trincomalee to Galle?

The estimated flight time from China Bay Airport to Koggala Airport is 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Trincomalee and Galle?

There is no time difference between Trincomalee and Galle.

Flight carbon footprint between China Bay Airport (TRR) and Koggala Airport (KCT)

On average, flying from Trincomalee to Galle generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 115 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Trincomalee to Galle

See the map of the shortest flight path between China Bay Airport (TRR) and Koggala Airport (KCT).

Airport information

Origin China Bay Airport
City: Trincomalee
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: TRR
ICAO Code: VCCT
Coordinates: 8°32′18″N, 81°10′54″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