How far is Colombo from Nanjing?
The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 3041 miles / 4894 kilometers / 2643 nautical miles.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Nanjing to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nanjing to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3041.255 miles
- 4894.426 kilometers
- 2642.778 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- 3042.375 miles
- 4896.228 kilometers
- 2643.752 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 Nanjing to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nanjing and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Nanjing to Colombo generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 748 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nanjing to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Nanjing Lukou International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nanjing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NKG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSNJ |
| Coordinates: | 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |