Distance from Colombo to Jaffna
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Colombo0 mColombo is Sri Lanka's executive and judicial capital, as well as the country's most populous city. It is also the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination. The Colombo metropolitan area is estimated t…
Jaffna0 mJaffna is the capital city of the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It is the administrative headquarters of the Jaffna District located on a peninsula of the same name. With a population of 88,138 in 2012, Jaffna is Sr…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Colombo to Jaffna?
It is 304 km in a straight line from Colombo to Jaffna. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Colombo to Jaffna?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 7 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Colombo to Jaffna?
Around 5 h 4 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.