How far is Kabul from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Kabul (Kabul International Airport) is 2003 miles / 3224 kilometers / 1741 nautical miles.

Distance from Colombo to Kabul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2003.296 miles
• 3223.993 kilometers
• 1740.817 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

• 2010.362 miles
• 3235.365 kilometers
• 1746.957 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 Kabul?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kabul International Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Kabul?

The time difference between Colombo and Kabul is 1 hour. Kabul is 1 hour behind Colombo.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Kabul International Airport (KBL)

On average, flying from Colombo to Kabul generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Kabul

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

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	Kabul International Airport
City:	Kabul
Country:	Afghanistan
IATA Code:	KBL
ICAO Code:	OAKB
Coordinates:	34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″E