How far is Colombo from Leh?
The distance between Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 1885 miles / 3034 kilometers / 1638 nautical miles.
Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Leh to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Leh to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1885.198 miles
- 3033.932 kilometers
- 1638.192 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- 1893.114 miles
- 3046.671 kilometers
- 1645.071 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 Leh to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Leh and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Leh to Colombo generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 456 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Leh to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Leh |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | IXL |
| ICAO Code: | VILH |
| Coordinates: | 34°8′9″N, 77°32′47″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |