Distance from Colombo to Trincomalee
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Extended route information
The shortest distance (air line) between Colombo and Trincomalee is 237.89 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Colombo and Trincomalee is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Flight route: 28.29 km (0h 31min)The flight distance between the nearest airports Colombo (CMB) and Trincomalee (CMB) is 28.29 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 0h 31min. Similar flight routes: CMB → HRI , CMB → TRV , CMB → MAA , CMB → COK , HRI → CMB
Bearing: 39.88° (NE)The initial bearing on the course from Colombo to Trincomalee is 39.88° and the compass direction is NE.
Midpoint: 7.74887,80.53928The geographic midpoint between Colombo and Trincomalee is in 118.95 km distance between both points in a bearing of 39.88°. It is located in Sri Lanka, Central Province (ශ්රී ලංකාව இலங்கை, Central Province).
Time difference: 0hColombo and Trincomalee are both in the same time zone Asia/Colombo.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Colombo and Trincomalee, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.