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How far is Hurghada from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Hurghada (Hurghada International Airport) is 3317 miles / 5338 kilometers / 2882 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Hurghada International Airport

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3317
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5338
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2882
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 46 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
372 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Hurghada

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3317.010 miles
  • 5338.210 kilometers
  • 2882.403 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
  • 3315.742 miles
  • 5336.170 kilometers
  • 2881.301 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 Hurghada?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hurghada International Airport is 6 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Hurghada International Airport (HRG)

On average, flying from Colombo to Hurghada generates about 372 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 372 kilograms equals 821 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Hurghada

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

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 Hurghada International Airport
City: Hurghada
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: HRG
ICAO Code: HEGN
Coordinates: 27°10′41″N, 33°47′57″E