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How far is Rukumkot from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Rukumkot (Chaurjahari Airport) is 1483 miles / 2386 kilometers / 1288 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Chaurjahari Airport

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1483
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2386
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1288
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 18 min
CO2 emission
178 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Rukumkot

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1482.767 miles
  • 2386.283 kilometers
  • 1288.490 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
  • 1489.444 miles
  • 2397.027 kilometers
  • 1294.291 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 Rukumkot?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Chaurjahari Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Chaurjahari Airport (RUK)

On average, flying from Colombo to Rukumkot generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Rukumkot

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Chaurjahari Airport (RUK).

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 Chaurjahari Airport
City: Rukumkot
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: RUK
ICAO Code: VNRK
Coordinates: 28°37′37″N, 82°11′41″E