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How far is Galle from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Galle (Koggala Airport) is 8822 miles / 14198 kilometers / 7666 nautical miles.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Koggala Airport

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8822
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14198
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7666
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Flight time duration
17 h 12 min
Time Difference
10 h 30 min
CO2 emission
1 120 kg

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Distance from New York to Galle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8822.359 miles
  • 14198.210 kilometers
  • 7666.420 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
  • 8814.623 miles
  • 14185.760 kilometers
  • 7659.698 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 New York to Galle?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Koggala Airport is 17 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Koggala Airport (KCT)

On average, flying from New York to Galle generates about 1 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 120 kilograms equals 2 470 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New York to Galle

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Koggala Airport (KCT).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W
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