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How far is Loikaw from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Loikaw (Loikaw Airport) is 1462 miles / 2353 kilometers / 1270 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colombo (RML) to Loikaw (LIW) is 2710 miles / 4361 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 33 minutes.

Ratmalana Airport – Loikaw Airport

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1462
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1270
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Distance from Colombo to Loikaw

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1461.910 miles
  • 2352.717 kilometers
  • 1270.365 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
  • 1463.410 miles
  • 2355.130 kilometers
  • 1271.669 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 Loikaw?

The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Loikaw Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Loikaw Airport (LIW)

On average, flying from Colombo to Loikaw generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 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 Loikaw

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Loikaw Airport (LIW).

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 Loikaw Airport
City: Loikaw
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: LIW
ICAO Code: VYLK
Coordinates: 19°41′29″N, 97°12′53″E