How far is Colombo from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 5174 miles / 8326 kilometers / 4496 nautical miles.
Melbourne Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5173.624 miles
- 8326.140 kilometers
- 4495.756 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- 5176.846 miles
- 8331.325 kilometers
- 4498.556 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 Melbourne to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 10 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Colombo generates about 607 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 607 kilograms equals 1 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |