How far is Colombo from Kota Kinabalu?
The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 2486 miles / 4001 kilometers / 2161 nautical miles.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kota Kinabalu to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2486.345 miles
- 4001.384 kilometers
- 2160.575 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- 2483.473 miles
- 3996.763 kilometers
- 2158.079 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 Kota Kinabalu to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Colombo generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 603 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Kota Kinabalu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kota Kinabalu |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | BKI |
| ICAO Code: | WBKK |
| Coordinates: | 5°56′13″N, 116°3′3″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |