How far is Praslin Island from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Praslin Island (Praslin Island Airport) is 1848 miles / 2973 kilometers / 1606 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Praslin Island Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Praslin Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Praslin Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1847.589 miles
- 2973.406 kilometers
- 1605.511 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- 1847.772 miles
- 2973.700 kilometers
- 1605.670 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 Praslin Island?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Praslin Island Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Praslin Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Praslin Island Airport (PRI)
On average, flying from Colombo to Praslin Island generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Praslin Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Praslin Island Airport (PRI).
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 | Praslin Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Praslin Island |
| Country: | Seychelles  |
| IATA Code: | PRI |
| ICAO Code: | FSPP |
| Coordinates: | 4°19′9″S, 55°41′29″E |