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How far is Ankang from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Ankang (Ankang Wulipu Airport) is 2562 miles / 4123 kilometers / 2226 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colombo (CMB) to Ankang (AKA) is 3874 miles / 6234 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 16 minutes.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Ankang Wulipu Airport

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2562
Miles
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4123
Kilometers
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2226
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 21 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
282 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Ankang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2561.609 miles
  • 4122.509 kilometers
  • 2225.977 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
  • 2564.728 miles
  • 4127.529 kilometers
  • 2228.687 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 Ankang?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Ankang Wulipu Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Ankang Wulipu Airport (AKA)

On average, flying from Colombo to Ankang generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 623 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Colombo to Ankang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Ankang Wulipu Airport (AKA).

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 Ankang Wulipu Airport
City: Ankang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: AKA
ICAO Code: ZLAK
Coordinates: 32°42′29″N, 108°55′51″E