How far is Colombo from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) is 8942 miles / 14391 kilometers / 7771 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Bandaranaike International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8942.438 miles
- 14391.459 kilometers
- 7770.766 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- 8934.478 miles
- 14378.648 kilometers
- 7763.849 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 Washington D.C. to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is 17 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Colombo generates about 1 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 139 kilograms equals 2 510 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E |