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How far is Lübeck from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Lübeck (Lübeck Airport) is 4974 miles / 8004 kilometers / 4322 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Lübeck Airport

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4974
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8004
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4322
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
9 h 55 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
580 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Lübeck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4973.578 miles
  • 8004.198 kilometers
  • 4321.921 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
  • 4973.677 miles
  • 8004.358 kilometers
  • 4322.007 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 Lübeck?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Lübeck Airport is 9 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Lübeck Airport (LBC)

On average, flying from Colombo to Lübeck generates about 580 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 580 kilograms equals 1 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Lübeck

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

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 Lübeck Airport
City: Lübeck
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: LBC
ICAO Code: EDHL
Coordinates: 53°48′19″N, 10°43′9″E