How far is Colombo from Karachi?
The distance between Karachi (Jinnah International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 1502 miles / 2417 kilometers / 1305 nautical miles.
Jinnah International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Karachi to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Karachi to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1502.030 miles
- 2417.282 kilometers
- 1305.228 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- 1506.311 miles
- 2424.172 kilometers
- 1308.948 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 Karachi to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Jinnah International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Karachi and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Jinnah International Airport (KHI) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Karachi to Colombo generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Karachi to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jinnah International Airport (KHI) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Jinnah International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Karachi |
| Country: | Pakistan  |
| IATA Code: | KHI |
| ICAO Code: | OPKC |
| Coordinates: | 24°54′23″N, 67°9′38″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |