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How far is Tabubil from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Tabubil (Tabubil Airport) is 4320 miles / 6952 kilometers / 3754 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Tabubil Airport

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4320
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6952
Kilometers
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3754
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
8 h 40 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
497 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Tabubil

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4319.612 miles
  • 6951.742 kilometers
  • 3753.641 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
  • 4315.865 miles
  • 6945.712 kilometers
  • 3750.384 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 Tabubil?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Tabubil Airport is 8 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Tabubil Airport (TBG)

On average, flying from Colombo to Tabubil generates about 497 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 497 kilograms equals 1 095 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Tabubil

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

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 Tabubil Airport
City: Tabubil
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: TBG
ICAO Code: AYTB
Coordinates: 5°16′42″S, 141°13′33″E