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How far is Galle from Luqa?

The distance between Luqa (Malta International Airport) and Galle (Koggala Airport) is 4630 miles / 7451 kilometers / 4023 nautical miles.

Malta International Airport – Koggala Airport

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4630
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7451
Kilometers
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4023
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
9 h 15 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
536 kg

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Distance from Luqa to Galle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4629.995 miles
  • 7451.255 kilometers
  • 4023.356 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
  • 4627.961 miles
  • 7447.981 kilometers
  • 4021.588 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 Luqa to Galle?

The estimated flight time from Malta International Airport to Koggala Airport is 9 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Koggala Airport (KCT)

On average, flying from Luqa to Galle generates about 536 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 536 kilograms equals 1 182 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Luqa to Galle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Koggala Airport (KCT).

Airport information

Origin Malta International Airport
City: Luqa
Country: Malta Flag of Malta
IATA Code: MLA
ICAO Code: LMML
Coordinates: 35°51′26″N, 14°28′39″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