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How far is Galle from Dhaka?

The distance between Dhaka (Shahjalal International Airport) and Galle (Koggala Airport) is 1398 miles / 2251 kilometers / 1215 nautical miles.

Shahjalal International Airport – Koggala Airport

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Distance from Dhaka to Galle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1398.449 miles
  • 2250.585 kilometers
  • 1215.219 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
  • 1403.267 miles
  • 2258.340 kilometers
  • 1219.406 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 Dhaka to Galle?

The estimated flight time from Shahjalal International Airport to Koggala Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Koggala Airport (KCT)

On average, flying from Dhaka to Galle generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dhaka to Galle

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

Airport information

Origin Shahjalal International Airport
City: Dhaka
Country: Bangladesh Flag of Bangladesh
IATA Code: DAC
ICAO Code: VGZR
Coordinates: 23°50′35″N, 90°23′52″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