Distance from Colombo to Galle (Sri Lanka)

The distance between Colombo, Western Province and Galle, Southern Province is 106 kilometers (66 miles).

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

From Colombo to Galle, the straight-line distance is 106 kilometers, heading south. Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Colombo at 7 meters above sea level and Galle at 24 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Walk 1 day
Bicycle 8-10 hours
Motorcycle 3-4 hours
Car 2-3 hours
Helicopter 30-45 minutes
Speed Time
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Colombo, Sri Lanka

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Colombo

Coordinates: 6.9355° N 79.8487° E

Elevation: 7 m (23 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Ratmalana Airport (RML)
  • Bandaranayake International Air Port (CMB)
Galle, Sri Lanka

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Colombo

Coordinates: 6.0461° N 80.2103° E

Elevation: 24 m (79 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Koggala Airport (KCT)

Other distances from Colombo

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Colombo to Jaffna 303 km
From Colombo to Galle 106 km
From Colombo to Batticaloa 221 km
From Colombo to Pita Kotte 8 km
From Colombo to Matara 133 km

Other distances from Galle

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Galle to Colombo 106 km
From Galle to Jaffna 401 km
From Galle to Batticaloa 246 km
From Galle to Pita Kotte 99 km
From Galle to Matara 38 km

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Cartagena, Colombia Barranquilla, Colombia 102 km
Denver, United States Colorado Springs, United States 101 km
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Birmingham, United Kingdom Manchester, United Kingdom 114 km

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