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How far is Galle from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Galle (Koggala Airport) is 3055 miles / 4916 kilometers / 2655 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Koggala Airport

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3055
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4916
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2655
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 17 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
341 kg

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Distance from Nanjing to Galle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3054.954 miles
  • 4916.472 kilometers
  • 2654.683 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
  • 3056.472 miles
  • 4918.915 kilometers
  • 2656.002 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 Nanjing to Galle?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Koggala Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Koggala Airport (KCT)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Galle generates about 341 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 341 kilograms equals 751 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Galle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Koggala Airport (KCT).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″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