How far is Shanghai from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 3183 miles / 5122 kilometers / 2766 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Colombo (RML) to Shanghai (PVG) is 4632 miles / 7455 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 93 hours 41 minutes.
Ratmalana Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3182.702 miles
- 5122.062 kilometers
- 2765.692 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- 3183.156 miles
- 5122.792 kilometers
- 2766.087 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 Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 6 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
On average, flying from Colombo to Shanghai generates about 356 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 356 kilograms equals 785 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 Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Airport information
| Origin | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |
| Destination | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |