Distance from Matara to Thoothukudi
How far is it from Matara to Thoothukudi? About 255 mi in a straight line and 311 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Matara and Thoothukudi are about 255 mi (410 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 311 mi (501 km), a drive of about 5 hr 34 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 58 min.
| Straight-line distance | 255 mi / 410 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 311 mi / 501 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 34 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 58 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $39 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 7.360, 79.339 |
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
Matara to Thoothukudi is about 255 mi (410 km) in a straight line, and roughly 311 mi (501 km) by road.