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How to get from Jaffna (Northern Province) to Katunayaka (Western)

Calculate route from Jaffna (Northern Province, Sri Lanka) to Katunayaka (Western, Sri Lanka).

The flight distance (as the crow flies) between Jaffna and Katunayaka is 278.0 km.

Roadmap (route) to go from Jaffna to Katunayaka detailed above, you can also see the course layout on the map.

While doing trip Jaffna - Katunayaka by car, the calculated route ends at a distance , or more straight.

Calculation of distance and route from Katunayaka to Jaffna :

278.0360.4 km7h36mn
  1. Continue onto Sivan Pannai Road 0h0mn
    75 m
  2. Turn left onto Hospital Road 0h4mn
    2.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Kandy - Jaffna Road 0h7mn
    6.3 km
  4. Turn right onto AA032 0h0mn
    44 m
  5. Turn slight left onto Navatkuli-Karaitivu-Mannar Road 0h25mn
    26.5 km
  6. At roundabout, take exit 1 0h21mn
    22.7 km
  7. Turn right 0h4mn
    3.1 km
  8. Turn left 0h0mn
    224 m
  9. Turn right onto Kandy - Jaffna Road 1h22mn
    77.5 km
  10. Keep right onto Kandy - Jaffna Road 0h26mn
    23.7 km
  11. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto AA009 0h0mn
    57 m
  12. Turn slight left onto Jaffna-Kandy Road 1h31mn
    28.0 km
  13. Turn left onto Puttalam-Anuradhapura-Trincomalee Road 0h0mn
    125 m
  14. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Puttalam-Anuradhapura-Trincomalee Road 0h2mn
    2.1 km
  15. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Jayanthi Mawatha 0h2mn
    1.4 km
  16. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Jayanthi Mawatha 0h3mn
    3.0 km
  17. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Anuradhapura - Padeniya Road 0h0mn
    55 m
  18. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Anuradhapura - Padeniya Road 0h10mn
    10.5 km
  19. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Anuradhapura - Padeniya Road 0h11mn
    10.4 km
  20. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Anuradhapura - Padeniya Road 0h20mn
    19.8 km
  21. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Anuradhapura - Padeniya Road 1h39mn
    40.3 km
  22. At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Katugastota-Kurunegala-Puttalam Road 0h0mn
    207 m
  23. Turn right 0h1mn
    407 m
  24. Turn left 0h2mn
    1.0 km
  25. Turn left 0h2mn
    855 m
  26. Turn left 0h6mn
    2.7 km
  27. Turn right onto Chilaw - Wariyapola Road 0h1mn
    1.3 km
  28. Turn left onto Katupotha - Rambawewa Road 0h25mn
    19.0 km
  29. Turn left onto Kurunegala - Narammala - Madampe Road 0h4mn
    3.6 km
  30. Turn slight left onto Kurunegala - Narammala - Madampe Road 0h0mn
    8 m
  31. Turn right onto Kurunegala-Negombo Road 0h18mn
    16.1 km
  32. Turn left onto Pasyala - Giriulla Road 0h1mn
    698 m
  33. Continue onto Negombo - Giriulla Road 0h12mn
    9.4 km
  34. Turn slight left onto Ekala - Kotadeniyawa Road 0h10mn
    7.8 km
  35. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Minuwangoda-Diwulapitiya Road 0h13mn
    10.2 km
  36. Turn right 0h0mn
    59 m
  37. Keep right 0h0mn
    233 m
  38. Turn right onto Katunayake-Veyangoda Road 0h11mn
    8.2 km
  39. Turn left 0h1mn
    245 m
  40. Enter roundabout 0h1mn
    350 m
  41. Arrive at destination 0h0mn
    0 m

Travel from Jaffna (Western) to a selection of major cities.

Distances from Jaffna to biggest cities in Northern Province


Other major cities in country :

  • Kolonnawa [36], 58,076 inhabitants. 305 km
  • Hendala [36], 56,978 inhabitants. 298 km

Route from Katunayaka to major cities (Sri Lanka).

  • Distance Katunayaka Jaffna
    278 km
  • Distance Katunayaka Kandy
    84 km
  • Distance Katunayaka Trincomalee
    215 km
  • Distance Katunayaka Kalmunai
    217 km
  • Distance Katunayaka Galle
    131 km
  • Distance Katunayaka Point Pedro
    297 km
  • Distance Katunayaka Batticaloa
    208 km
  • Distance Katunayaka Valvedditturai
    296 km
  • Distance Katunayaka Matara
    154 km
  • Distance Katunayaka Dambulla
    114 km
  • Distance Katunayaka Anuradhapura
    140 km
  • Distance Katunayaka Vavuniya
    188 km

Nearest cities to Jaffna :

  • Colombo, 648,034 inhabitants. 305 km
  • Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, 219,827 inhabitants. 315 km
  • Mount Lavinia, 219,827 inhabitants. 315 km
  • Galkissa, 215,941 inhabitants. 316 km
  • Moratuwa, 185,031 inhabitants. 323 km
  • Jaffna, 169,102 inhabitants. 0 km
  • Negombo, 137,223 inhabitants. 275 km
  • Pita Kotte, 118,179 inhabitants. 309 km
  • Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, 115,826 inhabitants. 310 km
  • Kandy, 111,701 inhabitants. 273 km
  • Trincomalee, 108,420 inhabitants. 182 km
  • Kalmunai, 100,171 inhabitants. 322 km
  • Point Pedro, 89,810 inhabitants. 30 km
  • Batticaloa, 86,742 inhabitants. 286 km
  • Katunayaka, 84,643 inhabitants. 278 km
  • Valvedditturai, 78,205 inhabitants. 24 km
  • Battaramulla South, 75,633 inhabitants. 309 km
  • Dambulla, 66,716 inhabitants. 213 km
  • Maharagama, 66,576 inhabitants. 314 km
  • Kotikawatta, 64,565 inhabitants. 305 km
  • Anuradhapura, 60,943 inhabitants. 157 km
  • Vavuniya, 60,176 inhabitants. 115 km
  • Kolonnawa, 58,076 inhabitants. 305 km
  • Hendala, 56,978 inhabitants. 298 km
  • Ratnapura, 47,832 inhabitants. 335 km
  • Badulla, 47,587 inhabitants. 320 km
  • Puttalam, 45,661 inhabitants. 183 km
  • Welisara, 41,306 inhabitants. 294 km
  • Matale, 36,462 inhabitants. 254 km
  • Homagama, 34,664 inhabitants. 314 km
  • Panadura, 33,735 inhabitants. 329 km
  • Mulleriyawa, 33,540 inhabitants. 305 km
  • Kandana, 33,424 inhabitants. 292 km
  • Ja Ela, 32,175 inhabitants. 289 km
  • Wattala, 30,725 inhabitants. 300 km
  • Peliyagoda, 30,717 inhabitants. 301 km
  • Kelaniya, 28,846 inhabitants. 302 km
  • Kurunegala, 28,571 inhabitants. 246 km
  • Nuwara Eliya, 25,775 inhabitants. 312 km
  • Gampola, 24,730 inhabitants. 286 km
  • Chilaw, 24,712 inhabitants. 234 km
  • Eravur Town, 22,982 inhabitants. 274 km
  • Hanwella Ihala, 22,918 inhabitants. 308 km
  • Vakarai, 21,000 inhabitants. 232 km
  • Ampara, 18,348 inhabitants. 322 km
  • Kegalle, 17,962 inhabitants. 271 km
  • Hatton, 15,073 inhabitants. 316 km
  • Polonnaruwa, 13,900 inhabitants. 221 km
  • Kilinochchi, 13,006 inhabitants. 53 km
  • Monaragala, 10,236 inhabitants. 345 km

Location Jaffna (Northern Province) :

Country flag
Location Jaffna
State Northern Province
County
Country Sri Lanka
Country code / ISO 2 LK
Latitude 9.6684500
Longitude 80.0074200
Altitude 0 meters
Time zone Asia/Colombo

Location Katunayaka (Western) :

Country flag
Location Katunayaka
State Western
County
Country Sri Lanka
Country code / ISO 2 LK
Latitude 7.1699200
Longitude 79.8883700
Altitude 0 meters
Time zone Asia/Colombo

Find a hotel in Katunayaka

Meth Suites


Set in Pamunugama, Meth Suites has a fitness centre, garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The hotel features an indoor pool and room service. This hotel is located 11.10 from the city center Monaragala.

This 3.0 star property has 10 rooms. You can book a room from 45.4 USD.

Location :
Meth Suites
507/B/1, Bimpandura Pamunugama,
11370 Pamunugama

Book a room from 45.4 USD

The Beach Boutique


Featuring free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a barbecue, The Beach Boutique offers accommodation in Uswetakeiyawa. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. This hotel is located 10.97 from the city center Monaragala.

This 4.0 star property has 12 rooms. You can book a room from 51.3 USD.

Location :
The Beach Boutique
510/2, Bimpandura, Pamunugama
11370 Negombo

Book a room from 51.3 USD

Wet Water Resort


Nestled away from Colombo’s bustling city, Wetwater Resort features a spacious landscape pool overlooking lush greeneries and a restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is available at all public areas. This hotel is located 11.52 from the city center Monaragala.

This 3.0 star property has 16 rooms. You can book a room from 25.84 USD.

Location :
Wet Water Resort
No. 136-D,"Lumbini Uyana", Ja-ela Road, Ambanwita, Gampaha, Sri Lanka
11450 Gampaha

Book a room from 25.84 USD

Ayana Beach


Situated in Ja-Ela, Ayana Beach features a private beach area, garden and terrace. The 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. This hotel is located 9.00 from the city center Monaragala.

This 3.0 star property has 3 rooms. You can book a room from 52.2 USD.

Location :
Ayana Beach
Ayana Beach Boutique
11370 234/B Pokuna Road,Elenegoda, Pamunugama

Book a room from 52.2 USD

Riverside Hotel


Offering a spa and wellness centre and fitness centre, Riverside Hotel is located in Alawatupitiya in the Gampaha District Region, 21 km from Colombo. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. This hotel is located 6.95 from the city center Monaragala.

This 3.0 star property has 10 rooms. You can book a room from 27 USD.

Location :
Riverside Hotel
475/A/1, Negombo Rd, Dadugama Thotupala, Ja-ela
11350 Kohombe

Book a room from 27 USD

Ramada Katunayake


Ramada Katuanayake is located just 7 km away from Bandaranaike Airport. It features a fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool, and spa facilities. Free on-site parking spaces are available. This hotel is located 6.54 from the city center Monaragala.

This 4.0 star property has 52 rooms. You can book a room from 68 USD.

Location :
Ramada Katunayake
842, Negombo Road, Katunayake
11410 Katunayake

Book a room from 68 USD

Amaluna Resorts


Amaluna Resorts in Negombo provides accommodation with free bikes and an outdoor swimming pool. Built in 2019, the property is within 14 km of St Anthony's Church and 15 km of Negombo Beach Park. This hotel is located 7.47 from the city center Monaragala.

This 3.0 star property has 118 rooms. You can book a room from 48.75 USD.

Location :
Amaluna Resorts
276, Pamunugama Road, Kepongoda
01101 Negombo

Book a room from 48.75 USD

The Wallawwa


The Wallawwa is a restored colonial manor house siting on 3 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens, only 15 minutes' drive from Bandaranaike International Airport. This peaceful retreat features an outdoor pool, a pampering spa and yoga pavilions. This hotel is located 6.10 from the city center Monaragala.

This 5.0 star property has 17 rooms. You can book a room from 170 USD.

Location :
The Wallawwa
Minuwangoda Road, Kotugoda
11450 Katunayake

Book a room from 170 USD

Sasha Transit Hotel


Featuring free WiFi and a barbecue, Sasha Transit Hotel offers accommodation in Katunayaka, 23 km from Colombo. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. This hotel is located 4.26 from the city center Monaragala.

This 4.0 star property has 36 rooms. You can book a room from 58.5 USD.

Location :
Sasha Transit Hotel
No. 188 Seeduwa Village, Seeduwa
11410 Katunayaka

Book a room from 58.5 USD

Rohini Residence Airport Transit Hotel


Boasting a casino and garden, as well as a restaurant, Rohini Residence Airport Transit Hotel is set in Katunayaka. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a shared lounge. This hotel is located 4.18 from the city center Monaragala.

This 3.0 star property has 8 rooms. You can book a room from 19.2 USD.

Location :
Rohini Residence Airport Transit Hotel
400/285, 3rd lane, Seeduwa Village, Seeduwa
11450 Katunayake

Book a room from 19.2 USD