How far is Handan from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Handan (Handan Airport) is 2969 miles / 4779 kilometers / 2580 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Colombo (CMB) to Handan (HDG) is 4237 miles / 6818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 2 minutes.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Handan Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Handan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Handan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2969.271 miles
- 4778.578 kilometers
- 2580.226 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- 2972.284 miles
- 4783.427 kilometers
- 2582.844 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 Handan?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Handan Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Handan?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Handan Airport (HDG)
On average, flying from Colombo to Handan generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 729 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 Handan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Handan Airport (HDG).
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 | Handan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Handan |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | HDG |
| ICAO Code: | ZBHD |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′32″N, 114°25′32″E |