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How far is Colombo from Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 2065 miles / 3323 kilometers / 1794 nautical miles.

Abu Dhabi International Airport – Ratmalana Airport

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2065
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3323
Kilometers
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1794
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 24 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
225 kg

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Distance from Abu Dhabi to Colombo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Abu Dhabi to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2064.622 miles
  • 3322.687 kilometers
  • 1794.107 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
  • 2066.183 miles
  • 3325.199 kilometers
  • 1795.464 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 Abu Dhabi to Colombo?

The estimated flight time from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)

On average, flying from Abu Dhabi to Colombo generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 495 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Abu Dhabi to Colombo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).

Airport information

Origin Abu Dhabi International Airport
City: Abu Dhabi
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: AUH
ICAO Code: OMAA
Coordinates: 24°25′58″N, 54°39′3″E
Destination Ratmalana Airport
City: Colombo
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: RML
ICAO Code: VCCC
Coordinates: 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E