How far is Tripoli from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Tripoli (Tripoli International Airport) is 4603 miles / 7408 kilometers / 4000 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Tripoli International Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Tripoli
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Tripoli. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4603.188 miles
- 7408.113 kilometers
- 4000.061 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- 4600.072 miles
- 7403.099 kilometers
- 3997.354 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 Tripoli?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Tripoli International Airport is 9 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Tripoli?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Tripoli International Airport (TIP)
On average, flying from Colombo to Tripoli generates about 533 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 533 kilograms equals 1 174 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Tripoli
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Tripoli International Airport (TIP).
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 | Tripoli International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tripoli |
| Country: | Libya  |
| IATA Code: | TIP |
| ICAO Code: | HLLT |
| Coordinates: | 32°39′48″N, 13°9′32″E |