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How far is Baotou from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Baotou (Baotou Donghe Airport) is 2955 miles / 4755 kilometers / 2568 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colombo (CMB) to Baotou (BAV) is 4058 miles / 6531 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 44 minutes.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Baotou Donghe Airport

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2955
Miles
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4755
Kilometers
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2568
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 5 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
329 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Baotou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2954.830 miles
  • 4755.338 kilometers
  • 2567.677 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
  • 2959.599 miles
  • 4763.012 kilometers
  • 2571.821 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 Baotou?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Baotou Donghe Airport is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Baotou Donghe Airport (BAV)

On average, flying from Colombo to Baotou generates about 329 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 329 kilograms equals 725 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 Baotou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Baotou Donghe Airport (BAV).

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 Baotou Donghe Airport
City: Baotou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BAV
ICAO Code: ZBOW
Coordinates: 40°33′36″N, 109°59′49″E