How far is Colombo from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 3224 miles / 5189 kilometers / 2802 nautical miles.
Beijing Capital International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Beijing to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3224.188 miles
- 5188.828 kilometers
- 2801.743 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- 3227.733 miles
- 5194.533 kilometers
- 2804.824 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 Beijing to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 6 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Beijing to Colombo generates about 361 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 361 kilograms equals 796 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Beijing to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |