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Distance from Kandy to Trincomalee

157km
57 min✈ by plane
2 h 37 minπŸš— by car
3 h 25 min🚌 by bus

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.

KandyKandy0 m

Kandy 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…

TrincomaleeTrincomalee0 m

Trincomalee, also known historically as Gokanna and Gokarna, is the administrative headquarters of the Trincomalee District and major resort port city of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka. Located on the east coast of the i…

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres from Kandy to Trincomalee?

It is 157 km in a straight line from Kandy to Trincomalee. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.

How long is the flight from Kandy to Trincomalee?

A direct flight takes about 57 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.

How long is the drive from Kandy to Trincomalee?

Around 2 h 37 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.

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