How far is Colombo from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 2524 miles / 4062 kilometers / 2193 nautical miles.
King Khalid International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2524.067 miles
- 4062.092 kilometers
- 2193.354 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- 2524.378 miles
- 4062.593 kilometers
- 2193.625 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 Riyadh to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Colombo generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 613 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Riyadh to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |