How far is Colombo from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 3183 miles / 5122 kilometers / 2766 nautical miles.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3182.702 miles
- 5122.062 kilometers
- 2765.692 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- 3183.156 miles
- 5122.792 kilometers
- 2766.087 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 Shanghai to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 6 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Colombo generates about 356 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 356 kilograms equals 785 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |