How far is Colombo from Amsterdam?
The distance between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 5220 miles / 8400 kilometers / 4536 nautical miles.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Amsterdam to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Amsterdam to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5219.531 miles
- 8400.020 kilometers
- 4535.648 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- 5218.646 miles
- 8398.597 kilometers
- 4534.880 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 Amsterdam to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ratmalana Airport is 10 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Amsterdam to Colombo generates about 613 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 613 kilograms equals 1 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Amsterdam to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol |
|---|---|
| City: | Amsterdam |
| Country: | Netherlands  |
| IATA Code: | AMS |
| ICAO Code: | EHAM |
| Coordinates: | 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |