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How far is Tianjin from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Tianjin (Tianjin Binhai International Airport) is 3220 miles / 5183 kilometers / 2798 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colombo (RML) to Tianjin (TSN) is 4440 miles / 7146 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 43 minutes.

Ratmalana Airport – Tianjin Binhai International Airport

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3220
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5183
Kilometers
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2798
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 35 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
361 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Tianjin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3220.352 miles
  • 5182.655 kilometers
  • 2798.410 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
  • 3223.545 miles
  • 5187.793 kilometers
  • 2801.184 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 Tianjin?

The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Tianjin Binhai International Airport is 6 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN)

On average, flying from Colombo to Tianjin generates about 361 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 361 kilograms equals 795 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 Tianjin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN).

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 Tianjin Binhai International Airport
City: Tianjin
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TSN
ICAO Code: ZBTJ
Coordinates: 39°7′27″N, 117°20′45″E