How far is Colombo from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 8758 miles / 14095 kilometers / 7611 nautical miles.
New York LaGuardia Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from New York to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8758.187 miles
- 14094.936 kilometers
- 7610.657 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- 8750.178 miles
- 14082.046 kilometers
- 7603.697 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 New York to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 17 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from New York to Colombo generates about 1 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 111 kilograms equals 2 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from New York to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |