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How far is Qianjiang from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Qianjiang (Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport) is 2447 miles / 3938 kilometers / 2126 nautical miles.

Ratmalana Airport – Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport

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2447
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3938
Kilometers
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2126
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 7 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
269 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Qianjiang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2446.714 miles
  • 3937.604 kilometers
  • 2126.136 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
  • 2449.100 miles
  • 3941.445 kilometers
  • 2128.210 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 Qianjiang?

The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ)

On average, flying from Colombo to Qianjiang generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Qianjiang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ).

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 Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport
City: Qianjiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: JIQ
ICAO Code: ZUQJ
Coordinates: 29°30′47″N, 108°49′51″E