How far is Colombo from Paris?
The distance between Paris (Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 5291 miles / 8516 kilometers / 4598 nautical miles.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Paris to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Paris to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5291.482 miles
- 8515.814 kilometers
- 4598.172 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- 5289.746 miles
- 8513.021 kilometers
- 4596.664 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 Paris to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 10 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Paris and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Paris to Colombo generates about 622 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 622 kilograms equals 1 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Paris to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Paris |
| Country: | France  |
| IATA Code: | CDG |
| ICAO Code: | LFPG |
| Coordinates: | 49°0′46″N, 2°32′59″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |