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How far is Ningbo from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Ningbo (Ningbo Lishe International Airport) is 3115 miles / 5013 kilometers / 2707 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Ningbo Lishe International Airport

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3115
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5013
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2707
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 23 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
348 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Ningbo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3115.091 miles
  • 5013.252 kilometers
  • 2706.940 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
  • 3115.146 miles
  • 5013.342 kilometers
  • 2706.988 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 Ningbo?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport is 6 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)

On average, flying from Colombo to Ningbo generates about 348 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 348 kilograms equals 767 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Ningbo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB).

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 Ningbo Lishe International Airport
City: Ningbo
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NGB
ICAO Code: ZSNB
Coordinates: 29°49′36″N, 121°27′43″E