How far is Colombo from Dubai?
The distance between Dubai (Dubai International Airport) and Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) is 2041 miles / 3285 kilometers / 1774 nautical miles.
Dubai International Airport – Bandaranaike International Airport
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Distance from Dubai to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dubai to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2041.357 miles
- 3285.246 kilometers
- 1773.891 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- 2043.170 miles
- 3288.163 kilometers
- 1775.466 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 Dubai to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dubai and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
On average, flying from Dubai to Colombo generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Dubai to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
Airport information
| Origin | Dubai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dubai |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates  |
| IATA Code: | DXB |
| ICAO Code: | OMDB |
| Coordinates: | 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E |
| Destination | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E |
Airlines flying from Dubai (DXB) to Colombo (CMB)
| Emirates |
| SriLankan Airlines |