How far is Dubai from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Dubai (Dubai International Airport) is 2041 miles / 3285 kilometers / 1774 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Dubai International Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Dubai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Dubai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2041.357 miles
- 3285.246 kilometers
- 1773.891 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- 2043.170 miles
- 3288.163 kilometers
- 1775.466 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 Dubai?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Dubai International Airport is 4 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Dubai?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Dubai International Airport (DXB)
On average, flying from Colombo to Dubai generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Dubai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).
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 | Dubai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dubai |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates  |
| IATA Code: | DXB |
| ICAO Code: | OMDB |
| Coordinates: | 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E |
Airlines flying from Colombo (CMB) to Dubai (DXB)
| Emirates |
| SriLankan Airlines |