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How far is Jaffna from Muscat?

The distance between Muscat (Muscat International Airport) and Jaffna (Jaffna Airport) is 1723 miles / 2774 kilometers / 1498 nautical miles.

Muscat International Airport – Jaffna Airport

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1723
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2774
Kilometers
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1498
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 45 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
194 kg

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Distance from Muscat to Jaffna

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Muscat to Jaffna. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1723.493 miles
  • 2773.694 kilometers
  • 1497.675 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
  • 1724.292 miles
  • 2774.978 kilometers
  • 1498.368 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 Muscat to Jaffna?

The estimated flight time from Muscat International Airport to Jaffna Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Jaffna Airport (JAF)

On average, flying from Muscat to Jaffna generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Muscat to Jaffna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Jaffna Airport (JAF).

Airport information

Origin Muscat International Airport
City: Muscat
Country: Oman Flag of Oman
IATA Code: MCT
ICAO Code: OOMS
Coordinates: 23°35′35″N, 58°17′3″E
Destination Jaffna Airport
City: Jaffna
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: JAF
ICAO Code: VCCJ
Coordinates: 9°47′32″N, 80°4′12″E