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How far is Colombo from Mumbai?

The distance between Mumbai (Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 966 miles / 1555 kilometers / 840 nautical miles.

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport – Ratmalana Airport

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Distance from Mumbai to Colombo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 966.441 miles
  • 1555.335 kilometers
  • 839.814 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
  • 969.877 miles
  • 1560.866 kilometers
  • 842.800 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 Mumbai to Colombo?

The estimated flight time from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Mumbai and Colombo?

There is no time difference between Mumbai and Colombo.

Flight carbon footprint between Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)

On average, flying from Mumbai to Colombo generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Mumbai to Colombo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).

Airport information

Origin Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
City: Mumbai
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: BOM
ICAO Code: VABB
Coordinates: 19°5′19″N, 72°52′4″E
Destination 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