Colombo to New York City Distance
14,081 km · 8,749 miles · 18 h 6 min flight
The distance from Colombo to New York City is 14,081 km (8,749 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 18 h 6 min. New York City is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Colombo
Sri Lanka
New York City
New York
- Kilometres
- 14,081
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 8,749
- 7,603 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 18 h 6 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −9 hours 30 minutes
- New York City vs Colombo
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Colombo | North-northwest (335°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from New York City | North-northeast (33°) |
| Halfway point | 59.40° N, 32.92° E |
| Colombo coordinates | 6.94° N, 79.85° E |
| New York City coordinates | 40.71° N, 74.01° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is New York City from Colombo?
14,081 kilometres or 8,749 miles (7,603 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Colombo to New York City?
About 18 h 6 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Colombo and New York City?
New York City is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo right now.
In which direction is New York City from Colombo?
New York City lies to the north-northwest of Colombo (initial bearing 335°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.