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How far is Jaffna from Edmonton?

The distance between Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) and Jaffna (Jaffna Airport) is 8012 miles / 12894 kilometers / 6962 nautical miles.

Edmonton International Airport – Jaffna Airport

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8012
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12894
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6962
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
15 h 40 min
Time Difference
12 h 30 min
CO2 emission
1 000 kg

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Distance from Edmonton to Jaffna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8011.773 miles
  • 12893.699 kilometers
  • 6962.040 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
  • 8003.401 miles
  • 12880.225 kilometers
  • 6954.765 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 Edmonton to Jaffna?

The estimated flight time from Edmonton International Airport to Jaffna Airport is 15 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Jaffna Airport (JAF)

On average, flying from Edmonton to Jaffna generates about 1 000 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 000 kilograms equals 2 205 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edmonton to Jaffna

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

Airport information

Origin Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″W
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