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How far is Galle from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Galle (Koggala Airport) is 2500 miles / 4023 kilometers / 2172 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Koggala Airport

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2500
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4023
Kilometers
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2172
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 13 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
275 kg

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Distance from Guangzhou to Galle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2499.555 miles
  • 4022.644 kilometers
  • 2172.054 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
  • 2499.764 miles
  • 4022.980 kilometers
  • 2172.235 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 Guangzhou to Galle?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Koggala Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Koggala Airport (KCT)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Galle generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 607 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Galle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Koggala Airport (KCT).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″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