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How far is Al Wajh from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Al Wajh (Al Wajh Domestic Airport) is 3139 miles / 5052 kilometers / 2728 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Al Wajh Domestic Airport

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3139
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5052
Kilometers
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2728
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 26 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
351 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Al Wajh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3139.213 miles
  • 5052.074 kilometers
  • 2727.902 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
  • 3138.120 miles
  • 5050.314 kilometers
  • 2726.952 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 Al Wajh?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Al Wajh Domestic Airport is 6 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Al Wajh Domestic Airport (EJH)

On average, flying from Colombo to Al Wajh generates about 351 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 351 kilograms equals 774 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Al Wajh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Al Wajh Domestic Airport (EJH).

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 Al Wajh Domestic Airport
City: Al Wajh
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: EJH
ICAO Code: OEWJ
Coordinates: 26°11′54″N, 36°28′35″E