How far is Colombo from Kunming?
The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 1962 miles / 3157 kilometers / 1705 nautical miles.
Kunming Changshui International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Kunming to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kunming to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1961.607 miles
- 3156.901 kilometers
- 1704.590 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- 1963.806 miles
- 3160.439 kilometers
- 1706.500 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 Kunming to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kunming and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Kunming to Colombo generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kunming to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kunming |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | KMG |
| ICAO Code: | ZPPP |
| Coordinates: | 24°59′32″N, 102°44′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 |