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How far is Tambolaka from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Tambolaka (Tambolaka Airport) is 2942 miles / 4735 kilometers / 2557 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Tambolaka Airport

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2942
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4735
Kilometers
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2557
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 4 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
327 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Tambolaka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2942.273 miles
  • 4735.129 kilometers
  • 2556.765 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
  • 2941.872 miles
  • 4734.485 kilometers
  • 2556.417 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 Tambolaka?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Tambolaka Airport is 6 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Tambolaka Airport (TMC)

On average, flying from Colombo to Tambolaka generates about 327 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 327 kilograms equals 722 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Tambolaka

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

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 Tambolaka Airport
City: Tambolaka
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: TMC
ICAO Code: WADT
Coordinates: 9°24′34″S, 119°14′38″E