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How far is Colombo from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 9555 miles / 15377 kilometers / 8303 nautical miles.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Ratmalana Airport

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9555
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15377
Kilometers
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8303
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
18 h 35 min
Time Difference
12 h 30 min
CO2 emission
1 232 kg

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Distance from Phoenix to Colombo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Phoenix to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9554.711 miles
  • 15376.817 kilometers
  • 8302.817 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
  • 9548.017 miles
  • 15366.044 kilometers
  • 8297.000 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 Phoenix to Colombo?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 18 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Colombo generates about 1 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 232 kilograms equals 2 717 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Phoenix to Colombo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W
Destination Ratmalana Airport
City: Colombo
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: RML
ICAO Code: VCCC
Coordinates: 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E