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How far is Colombo from Baghdad?

The distance between Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) and Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) is 2903 miles / 4671 kilometers / 2522 nautical miles.

Baghdad International Airport – Bandaranaike International Airport

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2903
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4671
Kilometers
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2522
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 59 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
323 kg

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Distance from Baghdad to Colombo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2902.588 miles
  • 4671.262 kilometers
  • 2522.280 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
  • 2904.572 miles
  • 4674.455 kilometers
  • 2524.004 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 Baghdad to Colombo?

The estimated flight time from Baghdad International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

On average, flying from Baghdad to Colombo generates about 323 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 323 kilograms equals 711 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Baghdad to Colombo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

Airport information

Origin Baghdad International Airport
City: Baghdad
Country: Iraq Flag of Iraq
IATA Code: BGW
ICAO Code: ORBI
Coordinates: 33°15′45″N, 44°14′4″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