How far is Richmond from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 4702 miles / 7568 kilometers / 4086 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Richmond Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4702.360 miles
- 7567.715 kilometers
- 4086.239 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- 4701.701 miles
- 7566.654 kilometers
- 4085.666 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Richmond Airport is 9 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Richmond Airport (RCM)
On average, flying from Colombo to Richmond generates about 545 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 545 kilograms equals 1 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Richmond Airport (RCM).
Airport information
| Origin | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E |
| Destination | Richmond Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | RCM |
| ICAO Code: | YRMD |
| Coordinates: | 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E |