Distance from Anuradhapura to Dambulla
How far is it from Anuradhapura to Dambulla? About 35 mi in a straight line and 46 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Anuradhapura and Dambulla are about 35 mi (57 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 46 mi (74 km), a drive of about 1 hr 3 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 34 min.
| Straight-line distance | 35 mi / 57 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 46 mi / 74 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 3 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 34 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $6 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 8.086, 80.532 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Anuradhapura to Dambulla is about 35 mi (57 km) in a straight line, and roughly 46 mi (74 km) by road.