How far is Cairo from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Cairo (Cairo International Airport) is 3513 miles / 5654 kilometers / 3053 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Cairo International Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Cairo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Cairo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3513.036 miles
- 5653.683 kilometers
- 3052.745 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- 3512.058 miles
- 5652.110 kilometers
- 3051.895 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 Cairo?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cairo International Airport is 7 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Cairo?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Cairo International Airport (CAI)
On average, flying from Colombo to Cairo generates about 396 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 396 kilograms equals 873 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Cairo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Cairo International Airport (CAI).
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 | Cairo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairo |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | CAI |
| ICAO Code: | HECA |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E |