How far is Burao from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Burao (Burao Airport) is 2353 miles / 3787 kilometers / 2045 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Burao Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Burao
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Burao. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2353.291 miles
- 3787.254 kilometers
- 2044.954 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- 2350.566 miles
- 3782.870 kilometers
- 2042.586 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 Burao?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Burao Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Burao?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Burao Airport (BUO)
On average, flying from Colombo to Burao generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 569 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Burao
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Burao Airport (BUO).
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 | Burao Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Burao |
| Country: | Somalia  |
| IATA Code: | BUO |
| ICAO Code: | HCMV |
| Coordinates: | 9°31′1″N, 45°34′1″E |