How far is Jaffna from Hong Kong?
The distance between Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) and Jaffna (Jaffna Airport) is 2402 miles / 3865 kilometers / 2087 nautical miles.
Hong Kong International Airport – Jaffna Airport
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Distance from Hong Kong to Jaffna
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hong Kong to Jaffna. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2401.692 miles
- 3865.149 kilometers
- 2087.014 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- 2400.288 miles
- 3862.889 kilometers
- 2085.793 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 Hong Kong to Jaffna?
The estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport to Jaffna Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Jaffna?
Flight carbon footprint between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Jaffna Airport (JAF)
On average, flying from Hong Kong to Jaffna generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 581 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Hong Kong to Jaffna
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Jaffna Airport (JAF).
Airport information
| Origin | Hong Kong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hong Kong |
| Country: | Hong Kong  |
| IATA Code: | HKG |
| ICAO Code: | VHHH |
| Coordinates: | 22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″E |
| Destination | Jaffna Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jaffna |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | JAF |
| ICAO Code: | VCCJ |
| Coordinates: | 9°47′32″N, 80°4′12″E |