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How far is Rajshahi from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Rajshahi (Shah Makhdum Airport) is 1342 miles / 2160 kilometers / 1167 nautical miles.

Ratmalana Airport – Shah Makhdum Airport

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2160
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1167
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Distance from Colombo to Rajshahi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1342.457 miles
  • 2160.476 kilometers
  • 1166.564 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
  • 1347.378 miles
  • 2168.395 kilometers
  • 1170.839 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 Rajshahi?

The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Shah Makhdum Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH)

On average, flying from Colombo to Rajshahi generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Rajshahi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH).

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 Shah Makhdum Airport
City: Rajshahi
Country: Bangladesh Flag of Bangladesh
IATA Code: RJH
ICAO Code: VGRJ
Coordinates: 24°26′13″N, 88°36′59″E