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How far is Colombo from Akrotiri?

The distance between Akrotiri (RAF Akrotiri) and Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) is 3525 miles / 5672 kilometers / 3063 nautical miles.

RAF Akrotiri – Bandaranaike International Airport

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3525
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5672
Kilometers
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3063
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
7 h 10 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
398 kg

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Distance from Akrotiri to Colombo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Akrotiri to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3524.682 miles
  • 5672.426 kilometers
  • 3062.865 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
  • 3524.971 miles
  • 5672.891 kilometers
  • 3063.116 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 Akrotiri to Colombo?

The estimated flight time from RAF Akrotiri to Bandaranaike International Airport is 7 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAF Akrotiri (AKT) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

On average, flying from Akrotiri to Colombo generates about 398 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 398 kilograms equals 877 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akrotiri to Colombo

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAF Akrotiri (AKT) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

Airport information

Origin RAF Akrotiri
City: Akrotiri
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: AKT
ICAO Code: LCRA
Coordinates: 34°35′25″N, 32°59′16″E
Destination Bandaranaike International Airport
City: Colombo
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: CMB
ICAO Code: VCBI
Coordinates: 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E