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How far is Thandwe from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Thandwe (Thandwe Airport) is 1242 miles / 1999 kilometers / 1079 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Thandwe Airport

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Distance from Colombo to Thandwe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1242.258 miles
  • 1999.220 kilometers
  • 1079.492 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
  • 1243.747 miles
  • 2001.617 kilometers
  • 1080.787 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 Thandwe?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Thandwe Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Thandwe Airport (SNW)

On average, flying from Colombo to Thandwe generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Thandwe

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

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 Thandwe Airport
City: Thandwe
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: SNW
ICAO Code: VYTD
Coordinates: 18°27′38″N, 94°18′0″E