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How far is Niigata from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Niigata (Niigata Airport) is 4251 miles / 6841 kilometers / 3694 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Niigata Airport

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4251
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6841
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3694
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
8 h 32 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
488 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Niigata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4250.903 miles
  • 6841.165 kilometers
  • 3693.934 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
  • 4249.869 miles
  • 6839.502 kilometers
  • 3693.035 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 Niigata?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Niigata Airport is 8 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Niigata Airport (KIJ)

On average, flying from Colombo to Niigata generates about 488 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 488 kilograms equals 1 075 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Niigata

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

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 Niigata Airport
City: Niigata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIJ
ICAO Code: RJSN
Coordinates: 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″E