How far is Handan from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Handan (Handan Airport) is 2988 miles / 4808 kilometers / 2596 nautical miles.
Ratmalana Airport – Handan Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Handan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Handan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2987.516 miles
- 4807.941 kilometers
- 2596.080 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- 2990.675 miles
- 4813.025 kilometers
- 2598.825 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 Handan?
The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Handan Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Handan?
Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Handan Airport (HDG)
On average, flying from Colombo to Handan generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 734 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Handan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Handan Airport (HDG).
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 | Handan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Handan |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | HDG |
| ICAO Code: | ZBHD |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′32″N, 114°25′32″E |