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How far is Rukumkot from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Rukumkot (Chaurjahari Airport) is 1507 miles / 2426 kilometers / 1310 nautical miles.

Ratmalana Airport – Chaurjahari Airport

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1507
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2426
Kilometers
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1310
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 21 min
CO2 emission
180 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Rukumkot

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1507.293 miles
  • 2425.753 kilometers
  • 1309.802 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
  • 1514.105 miles
  • 2436.716 kilometers
  • 1315.721 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 Rukumkot?

The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Chaurjahari Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Chaurjahari Airport (RUK)

On average, flying from Colombo to Rukumkot generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Rukumkot

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Chaurjahari Airport (RUK).

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 Chaurjahari Airport
City: Rukumkot
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: RUK
ICAO Code: VNRK
Coordinates: 28°37′37″N, 82°11′41″E