How far is Dhaka from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Dhaka (Shahjalal International Airport) is 1363 miles / 2193 kilometers / 1184 nautical miles.
Ratmalana Airport – Shahjalal International Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Dhaka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Dhaka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1362.798 miles
- 2193.211 kilometers
- 1184.239 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- 1367.183 miles
- 2200.268 kilometers
- 1188.050 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 Dhaka?
The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Shahjalal International Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Dhaka?
The time difference between Colombo and Dhaka is 30 minutes. Dhaka is 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.
Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
On average, flying from Colombo to Dhaka generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Dhaka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Shahjalal International Airport (DAC).
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 | Shahjalal International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dhaka |
| Country: | Bangladesh  |
| IATA Code: | DAC |
| ICAO Code: | VGZR |
| Coordinates: | 23°50′35″N, 90°23′52″E |