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How far is Basrah from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Basrah (Basra International Airport) is 2634 miles / 4239 kilometers / 2289 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Basra International Airport

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2634
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4239
Kilometers
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2289
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 29 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
291 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Basrah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2634.109 miles
  • 4239.187 kilometers
  • 2288.978 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
  • 2636.015 miles
  • 4242.255 kilometers
  • 2290.635 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 Basrah?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Basra International Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Basra International Airport (BSR)

On average, flying from Colombo to Basrah generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 641 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Basrah

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Basra International Airport
City: Basrah
Country: Iraq Flag of Iraq
IATA Code: BSR
ICAO Code: ORMM
Coordinates: 30°32′56″N, 47°39′43″E