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How far is Obo from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Obo (Obo Airport) is 4358 miles / 7013 kilometers / 3787 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Obo Airport

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4358
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7013
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3787
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Flight time duration
8 h 45 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
501 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Obo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4357.724 miles
  • 7013.076 kilometers
  • 3786.758 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
  • 4354.361 miles
  • 7007.664 kilometers
  • 3783.836 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 Obo?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Obo Airport is 8 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Obo Airport (OBX)

On average, flying from Colombo to Obo generates about 501 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 501 kilograms equals 1 105 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Obo

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

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 Obo Airport
City: Obo
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: OBX
ICAO Code: AYOB
Coordinates: 7°35′26″S, 141°19′27″E