How far is Colombo from Sharjah?
The distance between Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 2052 miles / 3303 kilometers / 1784 nautical miles.
Sharjah International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Sharjah to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sharjah to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2052.483 miles
- 3303.151 kilometers
- 1783.559 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- 2054.492 miles
- 3306.384 kilometers
- 1785.305 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 Sharjah to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Sharjah International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sharjah and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Sharjah to Colombo generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 492 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sharjah to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Sharjah International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sharjah |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates  |
| IATA Code: | SHJ |
| ICAO Code: | OMSJ |
| Coordinates: | 25°19′42″N, 55°31′1″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |