How far is Apia from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Apia (Faleolo International Airport) is 7554 miles / 12157 kilometers / 6564 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Faleolo International Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Apia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Apia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7553.803 miles
- 12156.667 kilometers
- 6564.075 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- 7546.861 miles
- 12145.495 kilometers
- 6558.043 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 Colombo to Apia?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Faleolo International Airport is 14 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Apia?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Faleolo International Airport (APW)
On average, flying from Colombo to Apia generates about 934 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 934 kilograms equals 2 058 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Apia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Faleolo International Airport (APW).
Airport information
| Origin | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E |
| Destination | Faleolo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Apia |
| Country: | Samoa  |
| IATA Code: | APW |
| ICAO Code: | NSFA |
| Coordinates: | 13°49′47″S, 172°0′28″W |