How far is Colombo from Medan?
The distance between Medan (Kualanamu International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 1327 miles / 2135 kilometers / 1153 nautical miles.
Kualanamu International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Medan to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Medan to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1326.635 miles
- 2135.013 kilometers
- 1152.815 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- 1325.356 miles
- 2132.953 kilometers
- 1151.703 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 Medan to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Kualanamu International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Medan and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Medan to Colombo generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Medan to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Kualanamu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Medan |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | KNO |
| ICAO Code: | WIMM |
| Coordinates: | 3°38′31″N, 98°53′7″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |