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How far is Thompson from Trincomalee?

The distance between Trincomalee (China Bay Airport) and Thompson (Thompson Airport) is 7999 miles / 12873 kilometers / 6951 nautical miles.

China Bay Airport – Thompson Airport

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7999
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12873
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6951
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Flight time duration
15 h 38 min
Time Difference
11 h 30 min
CO2 emission
998 kg

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Distance from Trincomalee to Thompson

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Trincomalee to Thompson. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7998.762 miles
  • 12872.760 kilometers
  • 6950.734 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
  • 7991.033 miles
  • 12860.322 kilometers
  • 6944.018 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 Trincomalee to Thompson?

The estimated flight time from China Bay Airport to Thompson Airport is 15 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between China Bay Airport (TRR) and Thompson Airport (YTH)

On average, flying from Trincomalee to Thompson generates about 998 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 998 kilograms equals 2 201 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Trincomalee to Thompson

See the map of the shortest flight path between China Bay Airport (TRR) and Thompson Airport (YTH).

Airport information

Origin China Bay Airport
City: Trincomalee
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: TRR
ICAO Code: VCCT
Coordinates: 8°32′18″N, 81°10′54″E
Destination Thompson Airport
City: Thompson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTH
ICAO Code: CYTH
Coordinates: 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″W