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How far is Sibu from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Sibu (Sibu Airport) is 2238 miles / 3601 kilometers / 1945 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Sibu Airport

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2238
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3601
Kilometers
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1945
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 44 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
245 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Sibu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2237.738 miles
  • 3601.291 kilometers
  • 1944.542 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
  • 2235.525 miles
  • 3597.728 kilometers
  • 1942.618 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 Sibu?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sibu Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Sibu Airport (SBW)

On average, flying from Colombo to Sibu generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 540 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Sibu

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

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 Sibu Airport
City: Sibu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: SBW
ICAO Code: WBGS
Coordinates: 2°15′41″N, 111°59′6″E