How far is Colombo from Madrid?
The distance between Madrid (Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 5573 miles / 8969 kilometers / 4843 nautical miles.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Madrid to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Madrid to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5573.295 miles
- 8969.349 kilometers
- 4843.061 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- 5569.316 miles
- 8962.945 kilometers
- 4839.603 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 Madrid to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 11 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Madrid and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Madrid to Colombo generates about 659 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 659 kilograms equals 1 454 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Madrid to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Madrid |
| Country: | Spain  |
| IATA Code: | MAD |
| ICAO Code: | LEMD |
| Coordinates: | 40°29′36″N, 3°34′0″W |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |