How far is Istanbul from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) is 3899 miles / 6276 kilometers / 3389 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Istanbul Atatürk Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Istanbul
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Istanbul. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3899.421 miles
- 6275.509 kilometers
- 3388.504 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- 3900.359 miles
- 6277.020 kilometers
- 3389.320 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 Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Istanbul Atatürk Airport is 7 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL)
On average, flying from Colombo to Istanbul generates about 444 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 444 kilograms equals 978 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL).
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 | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |