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How far is Tadji from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Tadji (Tadji Airport) is 4376 miles / 7042 kilometers / 3803 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Tadji Airport

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4376
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7042
Kilometers
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3803
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
8 h 47 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
504 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Tadji

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4375.998 miles
  • 7042.486 kilometers
  • 3802.638 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
  • 4371.832 miles
  • 7035.782 kilometers
  • 3799.018 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 Tadji?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Tadji Airport is 8 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Tadji Airport (TAJ)

On average, flying from Colombo to Tadji generates about 504 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 504 kilograms equals 1 110 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Tadji

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

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 Tadji Airport
City: Tadji
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: TAJ
ICAO Code: AYTJ
Coordinates: 3°11′53″S, 142°25′51″E