How far is Colombo from Lusaka?
The distance between Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 3839 miles / 6179 kilometers / 3336 nautical miles.
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Lusaka to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lusaka to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3839.192 miles
- 6178.580 kilometers
- 3336.166 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- 3838.679 miles
- 6177.755 kilometers
- 3335.721 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 Lusaka to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 7 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lusaka and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Lusaka to Colombo generates about 436 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 436 kilograms equals 962 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lusaka to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lusaka |
| Country: | Zambia  |
| IATA Code: | LUN |
| ICAO Code: | FLLK |
| Coordinates: | 15°19′50″S, 28°27′9″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |