How far is Colombo from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 9384 miles / 15102 kilometers / 8154 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9383.739 miles
- 15101.664 kilometers
- 8154.246 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- 9376.396 miles
- 15089.846 kilometers
- 8147.865 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 Los Angeles to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 18 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Colombo generates about 1 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 206 kilograms equals 2 658 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |