Distance from Matara to São Tomé

The distance between Matara, Sri Lanka and São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe is 8,222 kilometers (5,109 miles).

Matara, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

São Tomé, São Tomé Island, Sao Tome and Principe

From Matara to São Tomé, the straight-line distance is 8,222 kilometers, heading west. Matara is at only 9 meters above sea level, while São Tomé is at 140 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 12-14 hours
Jet fighter 8-10 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)
São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe

Local time:

Time Zone: Africa/Sao_Tome

Coordinates: 0.3376° N 6.7299° E

Elevation: 140 m (459 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • São Tomé International Airport (TMS)
  • Príncipe Airport (PCP)
  • Annobón Airport (NBN)
  • Port Gentil Airport (POG)
  • Libreville Airport (LBV)

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 São Tomé

Distances between cities Kilometers
From São Tomé to Belém 7 km
From São Tomé to Porto Alegre 40 km
From São Tomé to Guadalupe 11 km
From São Tomé to Trindade 7 km
From São Tomé to Neves 20 km

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