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How far is Xichang from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) is 2044 miles / 3290 kilometers / 1776 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Xichang Qingshan Airport

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2044
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3290
Kilometers
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1776
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 22 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
222 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Xichang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2044.013 miles
  • 3289.520 kilometers
  • 1776.199 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
  • 2047.127 miles
  • 3294.532 kilometers
  • 1778.905 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 Xichang?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Xichang Qingshan Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC)

On average, flying from Colombo to Xichang generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Xichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC).

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 Xichang Qingshan Airport
City: Xichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIC
ICAO Code: ZUXC
Coordinates: 27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″E