How far is Colombo from Dhaka?
The distance between Dhaka (Shahjalal International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 1363 miles / 2193 kilometers / 1184 nautical miles.
Shahjalal International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Dhaka to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dhaka to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1362.798 miles
- 2193.211 kilometers
- 1184.239 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- 1367.183 miles
- 2200.268 kilometers
- 1188.050 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 Dhaka to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Shahjalal International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dhaka and Colombo?
The time difference between Dhaka and Colombo is 30 minutes. Colombo is 30 minutes behind Dhaka.
Flight carbon footprint between Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Dhaka to Colombo generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Dhaka to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Shahjalal International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dhaka |
| Country: | Bangladesh  |
| IATA Code: | DAC |
| ICAO Code: | VGZR |
| Coordinates: | 23°50′35″N, 90°23′52″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |