How far is Trincomalee from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Trincomalee (China Bay Airport) is 5389 miles / 8672 kilometers / 4683 nautical miles.
London Gatwick Airport – China Bay Airport
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Distance from London to Trincomalee
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Trincomalee. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5388.728 miles
- 8672.317 kilometers
- 4682.676 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- 5386.135 miles
- 8668.145 kilometers
- 4680.424 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 London to Trincomalee?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to China Bay Airport is 10 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Trincomalee?
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and China Bay Airport (TRR)
On average, flying from London to Trincomalee generates about 635 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 635 kilograms equals 1 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Trincomalee
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and China Bay Airport (TRR).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | China Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Trincomalee |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | TRR |
| ICAO Code: | VCCT |
| Coordinates: | 8°32′18″N, 81°10′54″E |