How far is Colombo from Guangzhou?
The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) is 2483 miles / 3996 kilometers / 2158 nautical miles.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Bandaranaike International Airport
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Distance from Guangzhou to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Guangzhou to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2482.911 miles
- 3995.857 kilometers
- 2157.590 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- 2482.641 miles
- 3995.423 kilometers
- 2157.356 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 Guangzhou to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
On average, flying from Guangzhou to Colombo generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 602 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
Airport information
| Origin | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Guangzhou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CAN |
| ICAO Code: | ZGGG |
| Coordinates: | 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″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 |