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How far is Thoothukudi from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Thoothukudi (Tuticorin Airport) is 183 miles / 294 kilometers / 159 nautical miles.

Ratmalana Airport – Tuticorin Airport

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Distance from Colombo to Thoothukudi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 182.609 miles
  • 293.880 kilometers
  • 158.683 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
  • 183.013 miles
  • 294.530 kilometers
  • 159.034 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 Thoothukudi?

The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Tuticorin Airport is 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Thoothukudi?

There is no time difference between Colombo and Thoothukudi.

Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Tuticorin Airport (TCR)

On average, flying from Colombo to Thoothukudi generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 114 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Thoothukudi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Tuticorin Airport (TCR).

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 Tuticorin Airport
City: Thoothukudi
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: TCR
ICAO Code: VOTK
Coordinates: 8°43′27″N, 78°1′32″E