How far is Colombo from New Delhi?
The distance between New Delhi (Indira Gandhi International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 1507 miles / 2425 kilometers / 1309 nautical miles.
Indira Gandhi International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from New Delhi to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New Delhi to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1506.583 miles
- 2424.610 kilometers
- 1309.185 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- 1513.356 miles
- 2435.510 kilometers
- 1315.070 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 New Delhi to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between New Delhi and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from New Delhi to Colombo generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from New Delhi to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Indira Gandhi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New Delhi |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | DEL |
| ICAO Code: | VIDP |
| Coordinates: | 28°33′59″N, 77°6′11″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |