How far is Gambela from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Gambela (Gambela Airport) is 3106 miles / 4999 kilometers / 2699 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Gambela Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Gambela
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Gambela. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3106.249 miles
- 4999.023 kilometers
- 2699.257 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- 3102.603 miles
- 4993.155 kilometers
- 2696.088 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 Gambela?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Gambela Airport is 6 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Gambela?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Gambela Airport (GMB)
On average, flying from Colombo to Gambela generates about 347 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 347 kilograms equals 765 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Gambela
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Gambela Airport (GMB).
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 | Gambela Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gambela |
| Country: | Ethiopia  |
| IATA Code: | GMB |
| ICAO Code: | HAGM |
| Coordinates: | 8°7′43″N, 34°33′47″E |