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How far is Colombo from Kobe?

The distance between Kobe (Kobe Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 3998 miles / 6434 kilometers / 3474 nautical miles.

Kobe Airport – Ratmalana Airport

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3998
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6434
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3474
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Flight time duration
8 h 4 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
456 kg

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Distance from Kobe to Colombo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kobe to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3997.920 miles
  • 6434.029 kilometers
  • 3474.098 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
  • 3996.962 miles
  • 6432.487 kilometers
  • 3473.265 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 Kobe to Colombo?

The estimated flight time from Kobe Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 8 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kobe Airport (UKB) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)

On average, flying from Kobe to Colombo generates about 456 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 456 kilograms equals 1 005 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kobe to Colombo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kobe Airport (UKB) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).

Airport information

Origin Kobe Airport
City: Kobe
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: UKB
ICAO Code: RJBE
Coordinates: 34°37′58″N, 135°13′26″E
Destination Ratmalana Airport
City: Colombo
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: RML
ICAO Code: VCCC
Coordinates: 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E