How far is Colombo from Vancouver?
The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 8331 miles / 13408 kilometers / 7240 nautical miles.
Vancouver International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Vancouver to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8331.208 miles
- 13407.780 kilometers
- 7239.622 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- 8323.603 miles
- 13395.541 kilometers
- 7233.013 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 Vancouver to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 16 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Vancouver to Colombo generates about 1 047 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 047 kilograms equals 2 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Vancouver to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |