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How far is Abu Simbel from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Abu Simbel (Abu Simbel Airport) is 3377 miles / 5434 kilometers / 2934 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Abu Simbel Airport

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3377
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5434
Kilometers
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2934
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 53 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
380 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Abu Simbel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3376.687 miles
  • 5434.250 kilometers
  • 2934.260 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
  • 3374.161 miles
  • 5430.186 kilometers
  • 2932.066 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 Abu Simbel?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Abu Simbel Airport is 6 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)

On average, flying from Colombo to Abu Simbel generates about 380 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 380 kilograms equals 837 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Abu Simbel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Abu Simbel Airport (ABS).

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 Abu Simbel Airport
City: Abu Simbel
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: ABS
ICAO Code: HEBL
Coordinates: 22°22′33″N, 31°36′42″E