Distance from Jaffna 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.
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…
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 Jaffna to Kandy?
It is 273 km in a straight line from Jaffna to Kandy. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Jaffna to Kandy?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 5 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Jaffna to Kandy?
Around 4 h 33 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.