Distance from Galle 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.
Galle0 mGalle is a major city on the southwestern tip of Sri Lanka, 119 km (74 mi) south of Colombo. Galle is the provincial capital and largest city of Southern Province, Sri Lanka and is the capital of Galle District.
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 Galle to Jaffna?
It is 403 km in a straight line from Galle to Jaffna. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Galle to Jaffna?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 15 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Galle to Jaffna?
Around 6 h 43 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.