How far is Colombo from Bangkok?
The distance between Bangkok (Don Mueang International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 1491 miles / 2399 kilometers / 1295 nautical miles.
Don Mueang International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Bangkok to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bangkok to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1490.699 miles
- 2399.047 kilometers
- 1295.382 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- 1489.905 miles
- 2397.770 kilometers
- 1294.692 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 Bangkok to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Don Mueang International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Bangkok to Colombo generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Bangkok to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Don Mueang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bangkok |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | DMK |
| ICAO Code: | VTBD |
| Coordinates: | 13°54′45″N, 100°36′25″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |