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How far is Trincomalee from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Trincomalee (China Bay Airport) is 8686 miles / 13979 kilometers / 7548 nautical miles.

New York LaGuardia Airport – China Bay Airport

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13979
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Flight time duration
16 h 56 min
Time Difference
10 h 30 min
CO2 emission
1 100 kg

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Distance from New York to Trincomalee

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8686.166 miles
  • 13979.029 kilometers
  • 7548.072 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
  • 8677.675 miles
  • 13965.363 kilometers
  • 7540.693 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 Trincomalee?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to China Bay Airport is 16 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and China Bay Airport (TRR)

On average, flying from New York to Trincomalee generates about 1 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 100 kilograms equals 2 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New York to Trincomalee

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and China Bay Airport (TRR).

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 China Bay Airport
City: Trincomalee
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: TRR
ICAO Code: VCCT
Coordinates: 8°32′18″N, 81°10′54″E