How far is Colombo from Brisbane?
The distance between Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 5423 miles / 8727 kilometers / 4712 nautical miles.
Brisbane Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Brisbane to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Brisbane to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5422.947 miles
- 8727.387 kilometers
- 4712.412 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- 5422.343 miles
- 8726.415 kilometers
- 4711.887 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 Brisbane to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Brisbane Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 10 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Brisbane and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Brisbane to Colombo generates about 639 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 639 kilograms equals 1 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Brisbane to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Brisbane Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Brisbane |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | BNE |
| ICAO Code: | YBBN |
| Coordinates: | 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |