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How far is Taif from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Taif (Taif Regional Airport) is 2804 miles / 4512 kilometers / 2436 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Taif Regional Airport

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2804
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4512
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2436
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 48 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
311 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Taif

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2803.535 miles
  • 4511.852 kilometers
  • 2436.205 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
  • 2801.966 miles
  • 4509.327 kilometers
  • 2434.842 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 Taif?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Taif Regional Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Taif Regional Airport (TIF)

On average, flying from Colombo to Taif generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 685 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Taif

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Taif Regional Airport (TIF).

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 Taif Regional Airport
City: Taif
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: TIF
ICAO Code: OETF
Coordinates: 21°29′0″N, 40°32′39″E