How far is Colombo from Hong Kong?
The distance between Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 2506 miles / 4032 kilometers / 2177 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hong Kong (HKG) to Colombo (RML) is 3974 miles / 6396 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 20 minutes.
Hong Kong International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Hong Kong to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hong Kong to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2505.547 miles
- 4032.286 kilometers
- 2177.261 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- 2505.022 miles
- 4031.443 kilometers
- 2176.805 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 Hong Kong to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Hong Kong to Colombo generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 608 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Hong Kong to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Hong Kong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hong Kong |
| Country: | Hong Kong  |
| IATA Code: | HKG |
| ICAO Code: | VHHH |
| Coordinates: | 22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |