How far is Istanbul from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 3910 miles / 6293 kilometers / 3398 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Istanbul 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)- 3910.253 miles
- 6292.943 kilometers
- 3397.917 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- 3911.236 miles
- 6294.524 kilometers
- 3398.771 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 Airport is 7 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Istanbul?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Istanbul Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Colombo to Istanbul generates about 445 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 445 kilograms equals 981 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 Airport (IST).
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 Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |