How far is Aberdeen from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Aberdeen (Aberdeen Airport) is 5528 miles / 8896 kilometers / 4803 nautical miles.
Ratmalana Airport – Aberdeen Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Aberdeen
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Aberdeen. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5527.512 miles
- 8895.668 kilometers
- 4803.276 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- 5526.374 miles
- 8893.837 kilometers
- 4802.288 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 Colombo to Aberdeen?
The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Aberdeen Airport is 10 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Aberdeen?
Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
On average, flying from Colombo to Aberdeen generates about 653 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 653 kilograms equals 1 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Aberdeen
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |
| Destination | Aberdeen Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Aberdeen |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | ABZ |
| ICAO Code: | EGPD |
| Coordinates: | 57°12′6″N, 2°11′52″W |