How far is Colombo from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) is 4985 miles / 8023 kilometers / 4332 nautical miles.
Zurich Airport – Bandaranaike International Airport
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Distance from Zurich to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4985.302 miles
- 8023.066 kilometers
- 4332.109 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- 4984.080 miles
- 8021.100 kilometers
- 4331.047 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 Zurich to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is 9 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
On average, flying from Zurich to Colombo generates about 582 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 582 kilograms equals 1 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Zurich to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
Airport information
| Origin | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |
| Destination | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E |