Kathmandu to Colombo Distance
2,380 km · 1,479 miles · 3 h 29 min flight
The distance from Kathmandu to Colombo is 2,380 km (1,479 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 3 h 29 min. Colombo is 15 minutes behind Kathmandu.
Kathmandu
Nepal
Colombo
Sri Lanka
- Kilometres
- 2,380
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 1,479
- 1,285 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 3 h 29 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −15 minutes
- Colombo vs Kathmandu
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Kathmandu | South-southwest (195°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Colombo | North-northeast (13°) |
| Halfway point | 17.34° N, 82.43° E |
| Kathmandu coordinates | 27.70° N, 85.32° E |
| Colombo coordinates | 6.94° N, 79.85° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Colombo from Kathmandu?
2,380 kilometres or 1,479 miles (1,285 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Colombo?
About 3 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 Kathmandu and Colombo?
Colombo is 15 minutes behind Kathmandu right now.
In which direction is Colombo from Kathmandu?
Colombo lies to the south-southwest of Kathmandu (initial bearing 195°).
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.