How far is Zurich from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 4985 miles / 8023 kilometers / 4332 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Zurich Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Zurich
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Zurich. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4985.302 miles
- 8023.066 kilometers
- 4332.109 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- 4984.080 miles
- 8021.100 kilometers
- 4331.047 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 Colombo to Zurich?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Zurich Airport is 9 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Zurich?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)
On average, flying from Colombo to Zurich generates about 582 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 582 kilograms equals 1 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Zurich
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).
Airport information
| Origin | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E |
| Destination | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |