Distance from Colombo to Kandy
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…
Kandy0 mKandy is a major city located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the Sinhalese monarchy from 1469 to 1818, under the Kingdom of Kandy. The city is situated in the midst of hills in the Ka…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Colombo to Kandy?
It is 95 km in a straight line from Colombo to Kandy. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Colombo to Kandy?
A direct flight takes about 52 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Colombo to Kandy?
Around 1 h 35 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.