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How far is Colombo from Jebel Ali?

The distance between Jebel Ali (Al Maktoum International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 2055 miles / 3307 kilometers / 1785 nautical miles.

Al Maktoum International Airport – Ratmalana Airport

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2055
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3307
Kilometers
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1785
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 23 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
224 kg

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Distance from Jebel Ali to Colombo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2054.597 miles
  • 3306.553 kilometers
  • 1785.396 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
  • 2056.400 miles
  • 3309.456 kilometers
  • 1786.963 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 Jebel Ali to Colombo?

The estimated flight time from Al Maktoum International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)

On average, flying from Jebel Ali to Colombo generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 493 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Jebel Ali to Colombo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).

Airport information

Origin Al Maktoum International Airport
City: Jebel Ali
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DWC
ICAO Code: OMDW
Coordinates: 24°53′46″N, 55°9′41″E
Destination Ratmalana Airport
City: Colombo
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: RML
ICAO Code: VCCC
Coordinates: 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E