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How far is Galle from Lusaka?

The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Galle (Koggala Airport) is 3844 miles / 6186 kilometers / 3340 nautical miles.

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Koggala Airport

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3844
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6186
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3340
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Flight time duration
7 h 46 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
437 kg

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Distance from Lusaka to Galle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3843.964 miles
  • 6186.261 kilometers
  • 3340.314 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
  • 3843.144 miles
  • 6184.941 kilometers
  • 3339.601 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 Lusaka to Galle?

The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Koggala Airport is 7 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Koggala Airport (KCT)

On average, flying from Lusaka to Galle generates about 437 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 437 kilograms equals 963 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lusaka to Galle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Koggala Airport (KCT).

Airport information

Origin Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
City: Lusaka
Country: Zambia Flag of Zambia
IATA Code: LUN
ICAO Code: FLLK
Coordinates: 15°19′50″S, 28°27′9″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