How far is Shanghai from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 3168 miles / 5098 kilometers / 2753 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3167.925 miles
- 5098.281 kilometers
- 2752.852 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- 3168.246 miles
- 5098.798 kilometers
- 2753.131 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 Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 6 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
On average, flying from Colombo to Shanghai generates about 354 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 354 kilograms equals 781 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
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 | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
Airlines flying from Colombo (CMB) to Shanghai (PVG)
| SriLankan Airlines |