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How far is Shilavo from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Shilavo (Shilavo Airport) is 2414 miles / 3884 kilometers / 2097 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Shilavo Airport

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2414
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3884
Kilometers
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2097
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 4 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
265 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Shilavo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2413.566 miles
  • 3884.258 kilometers
  • 2097.331 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
  • 2410.776 miles
  • 3879.768 kilometers
  • 2094.907 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 Shilavo?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Shilavo Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Shilavo Airport (HIL)

On average, flying from Colombo to Shilavo generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 584 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Shilavo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Shilavo Airport (HIL).

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 Shilavo Airport
City: Shilavo
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: HIL
ICAO Code: HIL
Coordinates: 6°4′59″N, 44°46′0″E