Washington to Colombo Distance
14,389 km · 8,941 miles · 18 h 29 min flight
The distance from Washington to Colombo is 14,389 km (8,941 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 18 h 29 min. Colombo is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Washington.
Washington
District of Columbia
Colombo
Sri Lanka
- 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
- Colombo vs Washington
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Washington | North-northeast (30°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Colombo | North-northwest (337°) |
| Halfway point | 61.16° N, 32.03° E |
| Washington coordinates | 38.90° N, 77.04° W |
| Colombo coordinates | 6.94° N, 79.85° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Colombo from Washington?
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 Washington to Colombo?
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 Washington and Colombo?
Colombo is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Washington right now.
In which direction is Colombo from Washington?
Colombo lies to the north-northeast of Washington (initial bearing 30°).
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.