Distance between Beijing (PEK) and Colombo (CMB)
Distance from Beijing to Colombo (Beijing Capital International Airport – Bandaranaike International Airport) is 3205 miles / 5158 kilometers / 2785 nautical miles.
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How far is Colombo from Beijing?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Beijing and Colombo. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3205.166 miles
- 5158.215 kilometers
- 2785.213 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 3208.565 miles
- 5163.685 kilometers
- 2788.167 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is 6 hours 34 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Beijing and Colombo is 2 hours 30 minutes. Colombo is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Beijing.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 364 kg (803 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |
| B | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E |
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