How far is Colombo from Addis Ababa?
The distance between Addis Ababa (Addis Ababa Bole International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 2818 miles / 4535 kilometers / 2449 nautical miles.
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Addis Ababa to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Addis Ababa to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2817.738 miles
- 4534.709 kilometers
- 2448.547 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 2814.462 miles
- 4529.437 kilometers
- 2445.700 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Addis Ababa to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 5 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Addis Ababa and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Addis Ababa to Colombo generates about 313 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 313 kilograms equals 689 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Addis Ababa to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Addis Ababa |
| Country: | Ethiopia  |
| IATA Code: | ADD |
| ICAO Code: | HAAB |
| Coordinates: | 8°58′40″N, 38°47′57″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |