How far is Kiel from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Kiel (Kiel Airport) is 5005 miles / 8055 kilometers / 4349 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Kiel Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Kiel
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Kiel. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5004.970 miles
- 8054.719 kilometers
- 4349.200 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- 5005.063 miles
- 8054.868 kilometers
- 4349.281 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 Kiel?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kiel Airport is 9 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Kiel?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Kiel Airport (KEL)
On average, flying from Colombo to Kiel generates about 584 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 584 kilograms equals 1 289 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Kiel
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Kiel Airport (KEL).
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 | Kiel Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kiel |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | KEL |
| ICAO Code: | EDHK |
| Coordinates: | 54°22′45″N, 10°8′43″E |