How far is Colombo from Chennai?
The distance between Chennai (Chennai International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 424 miles / 683 kilometers / 369 nautical miles.
Chennai International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Chennai to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chennai to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 424.358 miles
- 682.938 kilometers
- 368.757 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- 426.604 miles
- 686.553 kilometers
- 370.709 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 Chennai to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Chennai International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chennai and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Chennai to Colombo generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 193 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Chennai to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Chennai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chennai |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | MAA |
| ICAO Code: | VOMM |
| Coordinates: | 12°59′24″N, 80°10′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 |