How far is Colombo from Lancaster, PA?
The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 8864 miles / 14265 kilometers / 7703 nautical miles.
Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Lancaster to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lancaster to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8863.903 miles
- 14265.070 kilometers
- 7702.521 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- 8855.992 miles
- 14252.337 kilometers
- 7695.646 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 Lancaster to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Ratmalana Airport is 17 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lancaster and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Lancaster to Colombo generates about 1 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 127 kilograms equals 2 484 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lancaster to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lancaster, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LNS |
| ICAO Code: | KLNS |
| Coordinates: | 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″W |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |