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How far is Yichang from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Yichang (Yichang Sanxia Airport) is 2621 miles / 4218 kilometers / 2278 nautical miles.

Ratmalana Airport – Yichang Sanxia Airport

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2621
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4218
Kilometers
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2278
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 27 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
289 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Yichang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2621.231 miles
  • 4218.462 kilometers
  • 2277.787 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
  • 2623.441 miles
  • 4222.019 kilometers
  • 2279.708 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 Yichang?

The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH)

On average, flying from Colombo to Yichang generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 638 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Yichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH).

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 Yichang Sanxia Airport
City: Yichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIH
ICAO Code: ZHYC
Coordinates: 30°40′15″N, 111°26′27″E