How far is Colombo from Dubai?
The distance between Dubai (Dubai International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 2057 miles / 3311 kilometers / 1788 nautical miles.
Dubai International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Dubai to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dubai to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2057.496 miles
- 3311.218 kilometers
- 1787.915 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- 2059.451 miles
- 3314.365 kilometers
- 1789.614 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 Dubai to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dubai and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Dubai to Colombo generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 494 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Dubai to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Dubai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dubai |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates  |
| IATA Code: | DXB |
| ICAO Code: | OMDB |
| Coordinates: | 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |