How far is Colombo from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 9083 miles / 14617 kilometers / 7893 nautical miles.
San Jose International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9082.801 miles
- 14617.351 kilometers
- 7892.738 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- 9075.028 miles
- 14604.841 kilometers
- 7885.983 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 San Jose to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 17 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from San Jose to Colombo generates about 1 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 160 kilograms equals 2 557 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from San Jose to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |