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How far is Colombo from Phnom Penh?

The distance between Phnom Penh (Phnom Penh International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 1734 miles / 2791 kilometers / 1507 nautical miles.

Phnom Penh International Airport – Ratmalana Airport

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1734
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2791
Kilometers
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1507
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 47 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
195 kg

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Distance from Phnom Penh to Colombo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1734.163 miles
  • 2790.864 kilometers
  • 1506.946 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
  • 1732.474 miles
  • 2788.146 kilometers
  • 1505.479 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 Phnom Penh to Colombo?

The estimated flight time from Phnom Penh International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)

On average, flying from Phnom Penh to Colombo generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Phnom Penh to Colombo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).

Airport information

Origin Phnom Penh International Airport
City: Phnom Penh
Country: Cambodia Flag of Cambodia
IATA Code: PNH
ICAO Code: VDPP
Coordinates: 11°32′47″N, 104°50′38″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