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How far is Galle from Hong Kong?

The distance between Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) and Galle (Koggala Airport) is 2507 miles / 4035 kilometers / 2179 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hong Kong (HKG) to Galle (KCT) is 4035 miles / 6494 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 29 minutes.

Hong Kong International Airport – Koggala Airport

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2507
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4035
Kilometers
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2179
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 14 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
276 kg

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Distance from Hong Kong to Galle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2507.463 miles
  • 4035.370 kilometers
  • 2178.926 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
  • 2507.279 miles
  • 4035.074 kilometers
  • 2178.766 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 Galle?

The estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport to Koggala Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Koggala Airport (KCT)

On average, flying from Hong Kong to Galle generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 609 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Hong Kong to Galle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Koggala Airport (KCT).

Airport information

Origin Hong Kong International Airport
City: Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong Flag of Hong Kong
IATA Code: HKG
ICAO Code: VHHH
Coordinates: 22°18′32″N, 113°54′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