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How far is Putao from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Putao (Putao Airport) is 1821 miles / 2930 kilometers / 1582 nautical miles.

Ratmalana Airport – Putao Airport

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1821
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2930
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1582
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Distance from Colombo to Putao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1820.900 miles
  • 2930.454 kilometers
  • 1582.319 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
  • 1824.952 miles
  • 2936.976 kilometers
  • 1585.840 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 Putao?

The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Putao Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Putao Airport (PBU)

On average, flying from Colombo to Putao generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Putao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Putao Airport (PBU).

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 Putao Airport
City: Putao
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: PBU
ICAO Code: VYPT
Coordinates: 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E