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How far is Malakal from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Malakal (Malakal Airport) is 3303 miles / 5315 kilometers / 2870 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Malakal Airport

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3303
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5315
Kilometers
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2870
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 45 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
371 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Malakal

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3302.508 miles
  • 5314.871 kilometers
  • 2869.801 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
  • 3298.636 miles
  • 5308.640 kilometers
  • 2866.436 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 Malakal?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Malakal Airport is 6 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Malakal Airport (MAK)

On average, flying from Colombo to Malakal generates about 371 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 371 kilograms equals 817 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Malakal

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

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 Malakal Airport
City: Malakal
Country: South Sudan Flag of South Sudan
IATA Code: MAK
ICAO Code: HSSM
Coordinates: 9°33′32″N, 31°39′7″E