How far is Colombo from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 5004 miles / 8053 kilometers / 4348 nautical miles.
Zurich Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Zurich to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5003.614 miles
- 8052.537 kilometers
- 4348.022 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- 5002.525 miles
- 8050.783 kilometers
- 4347.075 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 Zurich to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 9 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Zurich to Colombo generates about 584 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 584 kilograms equals 1 288 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Zurich to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |