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How far is Golog from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Golog (Golog Maqin Airport) is 2303 miles / 3706 kilometers / 2001 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colombo (RML) to Golog (GMQ) is 3229 miles / 5196 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 57 minutes.

Ratmalana Airport – Golog Maqin Airport

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2303
Miles
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3706
Kilometers
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2001
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 51 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
252 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Golog

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2302.688 miles
  • 3705.817 kilometers
  • 2000.981 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
  • 2308.145 miles
  • 3714.599 kilometers
  • 2005.723 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 Golog?

The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Golog Maqin Airport is 4 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Golog Maqin Airport (GMQ)

On average, flying from Colombo to Golog generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 556 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Colombo to Golog

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Golog Maqin Airport (GMQ).

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 Golog Maqin Airport
City: Golog
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: GMQ
ICAO Code: ZLGL
Coordinates: 34°25′5″N, 100°18′4″E