How far is Colombo from Newcastle?
The distance between Newcastle (Newcastle Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 5501 miles / 8852 kilometers / 4780 nautical miles.
Newcastle Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Newcastle to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Newcastle to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5500.565 miles
- 8852.302 kilometers
- 4779.860 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- 5499.174 miles
- 8850.062 kilometers
- 4778.651 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 Newcastle to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Newcastle Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 10 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Newcastle and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Newcastle Airport (NCL) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Newcastle to Colombo generates about 650 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 650 kilograms equals 1 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Newcastle to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Newcastle Airport (NCL) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Newcastle Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Newcastle |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | NCL |
| ICAO Code: | EGNT |
| Coordinates: | 55°2′14″N, 1°41′30″W |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |