How far is Shanghai from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 3144 miles / 5059 kilometers / 2732 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3143.716 miles
- 5059.320 kilometers
- 2731.814 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- 3144.130 miles
- 5059.987 kilometers
- 2732.175 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 Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 6 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Colombo to Shanghai generates about 351 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 351 kilograms equals 775 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
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 | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |