How far is Putao from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Putao (Putao Airport) is 1801 miles / 2899 kilometers / 1565 nautical miles.

Distance from Colombo to Putao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1801.400 miles
• 2899.073 kilometers
• 1565.374 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

• 1805.301 miles
• 2905.350 kilometers
• 1568.763 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 Putao?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Putao Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Putao?

The time difference between Colombo and Putao is 1 hour. Putao is 1 hour ahead of Colombo.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Putao Airport (PBU)

On average, flying from Colombo to Putao generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Putao

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

Airport information

Origin	Bandaranaike International Airport
City:	Colombo
Country:	Sri Lanka
IATA Code:	CMB
ICAO Code:	VCBI
Coordinates:	7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E

Destination	Putao Airport
City:	Putao
Country:	Burma
IATA Code:	PBU
ICAO Code:	VYPT
Coordinates:	27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E