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How far is Aden from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Aden (Aden International Airport) is 2404 miles / 3869 kilometers / 2089 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Aden International Airport

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2404
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3869
Kilometers
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2089
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 3 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
264 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Aden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2403.897 miles
  • 3868.698 kilometers
  • 2088.930 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
  • 2401.373 miles
  • 3864.635 kilometers
  • 2086.736 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 Aden?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Aden International Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Aden International Airport (ADE)

On average, flying from Colombo to Aden generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 582 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Aden

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Aden International Airport (ADE).

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 Aden International Airport
City: Aden
Country: Yemen Flag of Yemen
IATA Code: ADE
ICAO Code: OYAA
Coordinates: 12°49′46″N, 45°1′43″E