How far is Batticaloa from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Batticaloa (Batticaloa International Airport) is 137 miles / 221 kilometers / 119 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Colombo (RML) to Batticaloa (BTC) is 206 miles / 332 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 10 minutes.
Ratmalana Airport – Batticaloa International Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Batticaloa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Batticaloa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 137.181 miles
- 220.772 kilometers
- 119.207 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- 137.199 miles
- 220.801 kilometers
- 119.223 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 Colombo to Batticaloa?
The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Batticaloa International Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Batticaloa?
Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Batticaloa International Airport (BTC)
On average, flying from Colombo to Batticaloa generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 100 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Colombo to Batticaloa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Batticaloa International Airport (BTC).
Airport information
| Origin | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |
| Destination | Batticaloa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Batticaloa |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| IATA Code: | BTC |
| ICAO Code: | VCCB |
| Coordinates: | 7°42′20″N, 81°40′43″E |