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How far is Galle from Canberra?

The distance between Canberra (Canberra Airport) and Galle (Koggala Airport) is 5289 miles / 8512 kilometers / 4596 nautical miles.

Canberra Airport – Koggala Airport

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5289
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8512
Kilometers
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4596
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
10 h 30 min
Time Difference
5 h 30 min
CO2 emission
622 kg

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Distance from Canberra to Galle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5289.208 miles
  • 8512.154 kilometers
  • 4596.196 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
  • 5290.876 miles
  • 8514.840 kilometers
  • 4597.646 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 Canberra to Galle?

The estimated flight time from Canberra Airport to Koggala Airport is 10 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Koggala Airport (KCT)

On average, flying from Canberra to Galle generates about 622 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 622 kilograms equals 1 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Canberra to Galle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Koggala Airport (KCT).

Airport information

Origin Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″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