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How far is Rajshahi from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Rajshahi (Shah Makhdum Airport) is 1320 miles / 2125 kilometers / 1147 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Shah Makhdum Airport

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1320
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2125
Kilometers
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1147
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 59 min
CO2 emission
168 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Rajshahi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1320.139 miles
  • 2124.557 kilometers
  • 1147.169 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
  • 1324.912 miles
  • 2132.238 kilometers
  • 1151.317 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 Rajshahi?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Shah Makhdum Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH)

On average, flying from Colombo to Rajshahi generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Rajshahi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH).

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 Shah Makhdum Airport
City: Rajshahi
Country: Bangladesh Flag of Bangladesh
IATA Code: RJH
ICAO Code: VGRJ
Coordinates: 24°26′13″N, 88°36′59″E