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How far is Xichang from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) is 2062 miles / 3319 kilometers / 1792 nautical miles.

Ratmalana Airport – Xichang Qingshan Airport

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2062
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3319
Kilometers
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1792
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 24 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
224 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Xichang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2062.055 miles
  • 3318.555 kilometers
  • 1791.877 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
  • 2065.319 miles
  • 3323.809 kilometers
  • 1794.713 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 Xichang?

The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Xichang Qingshan Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC)

On average, flying from Colombo to Xichang generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 495 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Xichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC).

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 Xichang Qingshan Airport
City: Xichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIC
ICAO Code: ZUXC
Coordinates: 27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″E