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How far is Kuqa from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Kuqa (Kuqa Qiuci Airport) is 2410 miles / 3878 kilometers / 2094 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colombo (RML) to Kuqa (KCA) is 3392 miles / 5459 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 0 minutes.

Ratmalana Airport – Kuqa Qiuci Airport

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2410
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3878
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2094
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Distance from Colombo to Kuqa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2409.744 miles
  • 3878.107 kilometers
  • 2094.010 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
  • 2418.590 miles
  • 3892.343 kilometers
  • 2101.697 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 Kuqa?

The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA)

On average, flying from Colombo to Kuqa generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 583 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 Kuqa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA).

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 Kuqa Qiuci Airport
City: Kuqa
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KCA
ICAO Code: ZWKC
Coordinates: 41°43′5″N, 82°59′12″E