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How far is Wonsan from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Wonsan (Wonsan Kalma International Airport) is 3699 miles / 5952 kilometers / 3214 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colombo (RML) to Wonsan (WOS) is 5187 miles / 8347 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 104 hours 52 minutes.

Ratmalana Airport – Wonsan Kalma International Airport

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3699
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5952
Kilometers
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3214
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
7 h 30 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
419 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Wonsan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3698.657 miles
  • 5952.412 kilometers
  • 3214.045 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
  • 3699.974 miles
  • 5954.531 kilometers
  • 3215.190 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 Wonsan?

The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Wonsan Kalma International Airport is 7 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Wonsan Kalma International Airport (WOS)

On average, flying from Colombo to Wonsan generates about 419 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 419 kilograms equals 924 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 Wonsan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Wonsan Kalma International Airport (WOS).

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 Wonsan Kalma International Airport
City: Wonsan
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: WOS
ICAO Code: ZKWS
Coordinates: 39°10′0″N, 127°29′9″E