Distance from Matara to Thimphu

The distance between Matara, Sri Lanka and Thimphu, Bhutan is 2,569 kilometers (1,596 miles).

Matara, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Thimphu, Thimphu District, Bhutan

From Matara to Thimphu, the straight-line distance is 2,569 kilometers, heading north. Matara is at only 9 meters above sea level, while Thimphu is at 2,307 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 4-5 hours
Jet fighter 2-3 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Matara, Sri Lanka

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Colombo

Coordinates: 5.9485° N 80.5353° E

Elevation: 9 m (30 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Koggala Airport (KCT)
  • Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)
  • Gregory Lake Seaplane Base (NUA)
  • Ratmalana Airport (RML)
  • Bandaranayake International Air Port (CMB)
Thimphu, Bhutan

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Thimphu

Coordinates: 27.4661° N 89.6419° E

Elevation: 2,307 m (7,569 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Paro Airport (PBH)
  • Gelephu Airport (GLU)
  • Gangtok Pakyong Airport (PYG)
  • Bathpalathang Airport (BUT)
  • Cooch Behar Airport (COH)

Other distances from Matara

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Matara to Colombo 133 km
From Matara to Jaffna 416 km
From Matara to Galle 38 km
From Matara to Batticaloa 233 km
From Matara to Pita Kotte 126 km

Other distances from Thimphu

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Thimphu to Phuntsholing 73 km
From Thimphu to Tsirang 68 km
From Thimphu to Punākha 27 km
From Thimphu to Pemagatshel 181 km
From Thimphu to Paro 23 km

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