How far is Colombo from Luqa?
The distance between Luqa (Malta International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 4572 miles / 7358 kilometers / 3973 nautical miles.
Malta International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Luqa to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Luqa to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4572.246 miles
- 7358.316 kilometers
- 3973.173 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- 4569.996 miles
- 7354.696 kilometers
- 3971.218 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 Luqa to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Malta International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 9 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Luqa and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Luqa to Colombo generates about 529 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 529 kilograms equals 1 165 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Luqa to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Malta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Luqa |
| Country: | Malta  |
| IATA Code: | MLA |
| ICAO Code: | LMML |
| Coordinates: | 35°51′26″N, 14°28′39″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |