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How far is Nakuru from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Nakuru (Nakuru Airport) is 3060 miles / 4925 kilometers / 2659 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Nakuru Airport

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3060
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4925
Kilometers
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2659
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 17 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
341 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Nakuru

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3060.059 miles
  • 4924.688 kilometers
  • 2659.119 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
  • 3057.168 miles
  • 4920.035 kilometers
  • 2656.606 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 Nakuru?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Nakuru Airport is 6 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Nakuru Airport (NUU)

On average, flying from Colombo to Nakuru generates about 341 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 341 kilograms equals 753 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Nakuru

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

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 Nakuru Airport
City: Nakuru
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NUU
ICAO Code: HKNK
Coordinates: 0°17′53″S, 36°9′33″E