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How far is Colombo from Phuket?

The distance between Phuket (Phuket International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 1267 miles / 2039 kilometers / 1101 nautical miles.

Phuket International Airport – Ratmalana Airport

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1267
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2039
Kilometers
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1101
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 53 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
165 kg

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Distance from Phuket to Colombo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1267.113 miles
  • 2039.221 kilometers
  • 1101.091 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
  • 1265.667 miles
  • 2036.893 kilometers
  • 1099.834 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 Phuket to Colombo?

The estimated flight time from Phuket International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)

On average, flying from Phuket to Colombo generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Phuket to Colombo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).

Airport information

Origin Phuket International Airport
City: Phuket
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: HKT
ICAO Code: VTSP
Coordinates: 8°6′47″N, 98°19′0″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