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How far is Patras from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Patras (Patras Araxos Airport) is 4213 miles / 6780 kilometers / 3661 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Patras Araxos Airport

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4213
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6780
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3661
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
8 h 28 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
483 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Patras

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4213.073 miles
  • 6780.284 kilometers
  • 3661.061 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
  • 4212.203 miles
  • 6778.883 kilometers
  • 3660.304 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 Patras?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Patras Araxos Airport is 8 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Patras Araxos Airport (GPA)

On average, flying from Colombo to Patras generates about 483 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 483 kilograms equals 1 065 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Patras

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Patras Araxos Airport (GPA).

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 Patras Araxos Airport
City: Patras
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: GPA
ICAO Code: LGRX
Coordinates: 38°9′3″N, 21°25′32″E