How far is Colombo from Baghdad?
The distance between Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 2920 miles / 4699 kilometers / 2537 nautical miles.
Baghdad International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Baghdad to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Baghdad to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2919.596 miles
- 4698.634 kilometers
- 2537.059 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- 2921.722 miles
- 4702.055 kilometers
- 2538.907 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 Baghdad to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Baghdad International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 6 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Baghdad and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Baghdad to Colombo generates about 325 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 325 kilograms equals 716 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Baghdad to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Baghdad International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Baghdad |
| Country: | Iraq  |
| IATA Code: | BGW |
| ICAO Code: | ORBI |
| Coordinates: | 33°15′45″N, 44°14′4″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |