How far is Colombo from Copenhagen?
The distance between Copenhagen (Copenhagen Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 4949 miles / 7964 kilometers / 4300 nautical miles.
Copenhagen Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Copenhagen to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Copenhagen to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4948.836 miles
- 7964.380 kilometers
- 4300.421 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- 4949.613 miles
- 7965.630 kilometers
- 4301.096 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 Copenhagen to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Copenhagen Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 9 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Copenhagen and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Copenhagen to Colombo generates about 577 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 577 kilograms equals 1 272 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Copenhagen to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Copenhagen Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Copenhagen |
| Country: | Denmark  |
| IATA Code: | CPH |
| ICAO Code: | EKCH |
| Coordinates: | 55°37′4″N, 12°39′21″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |