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How far is Kangding from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 2124 miles / 3418 kilometers / 1845 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Kangding Airport

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2124
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3418
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1845
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 31 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
232 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Kangding

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2123.657 miles
  • 3417.695 kilometers
  • 1845.408 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
  • 2127.519 miles
  • 3423.911 kilometers
  • 1848.764 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 Kangding?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kangding Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Kangding Airport (KGT)

On average, flying from Colombo to Kangding generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 511 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Kangding

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

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 Kangding Airport
City: Kangding
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KGT
ICAO Code: ZUKD
Coordinates: 30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E