How far is Phalaborwa from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 3922 miles / 6313 kilometers / 3409 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Phalaborwa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Phalaborwa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3922.495 miles
- 6312.644 kilometers
- 3408.555 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- 3925.062 miles
- 6316.775 kilometers
- 3410.785 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 Phalaborwa?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 7 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Phalaborwa?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)
On average, flying from Colombo to Phalaborwa generates about 447 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 447 kilograms equals 985 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Phalaborwa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW).
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 | Hendrik Van Eck Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phalaborwa |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | PHW |
| ICAO Code: | FAPH |
| Coordinates: | 23°56′13″S, 31°9′19″E |