How far is Colombo from Cairo?
The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 3527 miles / 5676 kilometers / 3065 nautical miles.
Cairo International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Cairo to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairo to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3526.706 miles
- 5675.684 kilometers
- 3064.624 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- 3525.850 miles
- 5674.306 kilometers
- 3063.880 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 Cairo to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 7 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Cairo to Colombo generates about 398 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 398 kilograms equals 877 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairo to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairo |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | CAI |
| ICAO Code: | HECA |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |