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How far is Colombo from Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) and Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) is 2049 miles / 3298 kilometers / 1781 nautical miles.

Abu Dhabi International Airport – Bandaranaike International Airport

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2049
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3298
Kilometers
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1781
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 22 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
223 kg

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Distance from Abu Dhabi to Colombo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2049.175 miles
  • 3297.827 kilometers
  • 1780.684 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
  • 2050.596 miles
  • 3300.114 kilometers
  • 1781.919 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 Abu Dhabi to Colombo?

The estimated flight time from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

On average, flying from Abu Dhabi to Colombo generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 492 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Abu Dhabi to Colombo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

Airport information

Origin Abu Dhabi International Airport
City: Abu Dhabi
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: AUH
ICAO Code: OMAA
Coordinates: 24°25′58″N, 54°39′3″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

Airlines flying from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Colombo (CMB)

American Airlines
Etihad Airways
SriLankan Airlines