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How far is Colombo from Rome?

The distance between Rome (Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 4741 miles / 7630 kilometers / 4120 nautical miles.

Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport – Ratmalana Airport

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7630
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4120
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Flight time duration
9 h 28 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
550 kg

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Distance from Rome to Colombo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rome to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4741.046 miles
  • 7629.975 kilometers
  • 4119.857 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
  • 4739.598 miles
  • 7627.643 kilometers
  • 4118.598 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 Rome to Colombo?

The estimated flight time from Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 9 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)

On average, flying from Rome to Colombo generates about 550 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 550 kilograms equals 1 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rome to Colombo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).

Airport information

Origin Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport
City: Rome
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: CIA
ICAO Code: LIRA
Coordinates: 41°47′57″N, 12°35′41″E
Destination Ratmalana Airport
City: Colombo
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: RML
ICAO Code: VCCC
Coordinates: 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E