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How far is Sanandaj from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Sanandaj (Sanandaj Airport) is 2842 miles / 4574 kilometers / 2470 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Sanandaj Airport

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Distance from Colombo to Sanandaj

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2842.190 miles
  • 4574.061 kilometers
  • 2469.795 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
  • 2845.214 miles
  • 4578.928 kilometers
  • 2472.423 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 Sanandaj?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sanandaj Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Sanandaj Airport (SDG)

On average, flying from Colombo to Sanandaj generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 695 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Sanandaj

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

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 Sanandaj Airport
City: Sanandaj
Country: Iran Flag of Iran
IATA Code: SDG
ICAO Code: OICS
Coordinates: 35°14′45″N, 47°0′33″E