How far is Colombo from Minneapolis, MN?
The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 8846 miles / 14237 kilometers / 7687 nautical miles.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Minneapolis to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8846.247 miles
- 14236.654 kilometers
- 7687.178 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- 8838.832 miles
- 14224.721 kilometers
- 7680.735 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 Minneapolis to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 17 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Minneapolis to Colombo generates about 1 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 124 kilograms equals 2 478 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Minneapolis to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |