How far is Colombo from Canberra?
The distance between Canberra (Canberra Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 5348 miles / 8607 kilometers / 4647 nautical miles.
Canberra Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Canberra to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Canberra to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5347.937 miles
- 8606.671 kilometers
- 4647.231 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- 5349.839 miles
- 8609.731 kilometers
- 4648.883 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 Canberra to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Canberra Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 10 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Canberra and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Canberra to Colombo generates about 629 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 629 kilograms equals 1 388 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Canberra to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Canberra Airport (CBR) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Canberra Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Canberra |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CBR |
| ICAO Code: | YSCB |
| Coordinates: | 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |