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How far is Datong from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) is 3092 miles / 4976 kilometers / 2687 nautical miles.

Ratmalana Airport – Datong Yungang Airport

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3092
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4976
Kilometers
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2687
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 21 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
345 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Datong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3091.881 miles
  • 4975.900 kilometers
  • 2686.771 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
  • 3096.021 miles
  • 4982.563 kilometers
  • 2690.369 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 Datong?

The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Datong Yungang Airport is 6 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT)

On average, flying from Colombo to Datong generates about 345 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 345 kilograms equals 761 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Datong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT).

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 Datong Yungang Airport
City: Datong
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DAT
ICAO Code: ZBDT
Coordinates: 40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″E