How far is Madurai from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Madurai (Madurai Airport) is 241 miles / 387 kilometers / 209 nautical miles.
Ratmalana Airport – Madurai Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Madurai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Madurai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 240.654 miles
- 387.295 kilometers
- 209.123 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- 241.543 miles
- 388.725 kilometers
- 209.895 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 Madurai?
The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Madurai Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Madurai?
Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Madurai Airport (IXM)
On average, flying from Colombo to Madurai generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 133 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Madurai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Madurai Airport (IXM).
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 | Madurai Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Madurai |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | IXM |
| ICAO Code: | VOMD |
| Coordinates: | 9°50′4″N, 78°5′36″E |