How far is Atbara from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Atbara (Atbara Airport) is 3170 miles / 5102 kilometers / 2755 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Atbara Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Atbara
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Atbara. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3170.482 miles
- 5102.397 kilometers
- 2755.074 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- 3167.485 miles
- 5097.573 kilometers
- 2752.469 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 Atbara?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Atbara Airport is 6 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Atbara?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Atbara Airport (ATB)
On average, flying from Colombo to Atbara generates about 355 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 355 kilograms equals 782 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Atbara
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Atbara Airport (ATB).
Airport information
| Origin | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E |
| Destination | Atbara Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atbara |
| Country: | Sudan  |
| IATA Code: | ATB |
| ICAO Code: | HSAT |
| Coordinates: | 17°42′37″N, 34°3′25″E |