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How far is Tachileik from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Tachileik (Tachilek Airport) is 1625 miles / 2615 kilometers / 1412 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Tachilek Airport

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1625
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2615
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1412
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Distance from Colombo to Tachileik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1624.858 miles
  • 2614.956 kilometers
  • 1411.963 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
  • 1625.972 miles
  • 2616.749 kilometers
  • 1412.931 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 Tachileik?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Tachilek Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Tachilek Airport (THL)

On average, flying from Colombo to Tachileik generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 413 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Tachileik

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

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 Tachilek Airport
City: Tachileik
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: THL
ICAO Code: VYTL
Coordinates: 20°29′1″N, 99°56′7″E