How far is Colombo from Kuala Lumpur?
The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 1530 miles / 2462 kilometers / 1329 nautical miles.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1529.819 miles
- 2462.004 kilometers
- 1329.376 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- 1528.415 miles
- 2459.745 kilometers
- 1328.156 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 Kuala Lumpur to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuala Lumpur |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | KUL |
| ICAO Code: | WMKK |
| Coordinates: | 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |