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How far is Datong from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) is 3072 miles / 4944 kilometers / 2670 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colombo (CMB) to Datong (DAT) is 4209 miles / 6774 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 25 minutes.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Datong Yungang Airport

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3072
Miles
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4944
Kilometers
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2670
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 19 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
343 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Datong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3072.330 miles
  • 4944.436 kilometers
  • 2669.782 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
  • 3076.323 miles
  • 4950.861 kilometers
  • 2673.251 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 Datong?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Datong Yungang Airport is 6 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT)

On average, flying from Colombo to Datong generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 756 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 Datong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT).

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 Datong Yungang Airport
City: Datong
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DAT
ICAO Code: ZBDT
Coordinates: 40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″E