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How far is Changsha from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Changsha (Changsha Huanghua International Airport) is 2629 miles / 4231 kilometers / 2285 nautical miles.

Ratmalana Airport – Changsha Huanghua International Airport

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2629
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4231
Kilometers
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2285
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 28 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
290 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Changsha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2629.015 miles
  • 4230.989 kilometers
  • 2284.551 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
  • 2630.198 miles
  • 4232.893 kilometers
  • 2285.580 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 Changsha?

The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Changsha Huanghua International Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX)

On average, flying from Colombo to Changsha generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 640 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Changsha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Changsha Huanghua International Airport
City: Changsha
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CSX
ICAO Code: ZGHA
Coordinates: 28°11′21″N, 113°13′12″E