Flight Time from Colombo to Vavuniya
The flight from Colombo to Vavuniya covers about 133 mi and takes roughly 45 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Colombo and Vavuniya are about 133 mi (214 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 173 mi (278 km), a drive of about 3 hr 6 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 45 min.
| Straight-line distance | 133 mi / 214 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 173 mi / 278 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr 6 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 45 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $22 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 7.844, 80.172 |
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
Colombo to Vavuniya is about 133 mi (214 km) in a straight line, and roughly 173 mi (278 km) by road.