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How far is Gwangju from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 3555 miles / 5722 kilometers / 3090 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colombo (RML) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 5153 miles / 8293 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 113 hours 28 minutes.

Ratmalana Airport – Gwangju Airport

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3555
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5722
Kilometers
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3090
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
7 h 13 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
401 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3555.349 miles
  • 5721.779 kilometers
  • 3089.513 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
  • 3555.889 miles
  • 5722.648 kilometers
  • 3089.983 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 Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Gwangju Airport is 7 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Colombo to Gwangju generates about 401 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 401 kilograms equals 885 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 Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

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 Gwangju Airport
City: Gwangju
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: KWJ
ICAO Code: RKJJ
Coordinates: 35°7′35″N, 126°48′32″E