Colombo to Washington Distance
14,389 km · 8,941 miles · 18 h 29 min flight
The distance from Colombo to Washington is 14,389 km (8,941 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 18 h 29 min. Washington is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Washington
District of Columbia
- Kilometres
- 14,389
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 8,941
- 7,769 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 18 h 29 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −9 hours 30 minutes
- Washington vs Colombo
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Colombo | North-northwest (337°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Washington | North-northeast (30°) |
| Halfway point | 61.16° N, 32.03° E |
| Colombo coordinates | 6.94° N, 79.85° E |
| Washington coordinates | 38.90° N, 77.04° W |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Washington from Colombo?
14,389 kilometres or 8,941 miles (7,769 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Colombo to Washington?
About 18 h 29 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 Washington?
Washington is 9 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo right now.
In which direction is Washington from Colombo?
Washington lies to the north-northwest of Colombo (initial bearing 337°).
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.