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How far is Ranchi from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Ranchi (Birsa Munda Airport) is 1167 miles / 1878 kilometers / 1014 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Birsa Munda Airport

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Distance from Colombo to Ranchi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1166.744 miles
  • 1877.693 kilometers
  • 1013.873 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
  • 1171.718 miles
  • 1885.697 kilometers
  • 1018.195 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 Colombo to Ranchi?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Ranchi?

There is no time difference between Colombo and Ranchi.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)

On average, flying from Colombo to Ranchi generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Ranchi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Birsa Munda Airport (IXR).

Airport information

Origin Bandaranaike International Airport
City: Colombo
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: CMB
ICAO Code: VCBI
Coordinates: 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E
Destination Birsa Munda Airport
City: Ranchi
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: IXR
ICAO Code: VERC
Coordinates: 23°18′51″N, 85°19′18″E