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How far is Xi'an from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) is 2646 miles / 4258 kilometers / 2299 nautical miles.

Ratmalana Airport – Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

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2646
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4258
Kilometers
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2299
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 30 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
292 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Xi'an

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2645.775 miles
  • 4257.962 kilometers
  • 2299.116 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
  • 2649.539 miles
  • 4264.019 kilometers
  • 2302.386 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 Xi'an?

The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

On average, flying from Colombo to Xi'an generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 644 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Xi'an

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

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 Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
City: Xi'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIY
ICAO Code: ZLXY
Coordinates: 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E