How far is Colombo from Guangzhou?
The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 2495 miles / 4016 kilometers / 2168 nautical miles.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Guangzhou to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Guangzhou to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2495.339 miles
- 4015.859 kilometers
- 2168.390 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- 2495.191 miles
- 4015.620 kilometers
- 2168.261 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 Guangzhou to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Guangzhou to Colombo generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 605 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Guangzhou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CAN |
| ICAO Code: | ZGGG |
| Coordinates: | 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |