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How far is Taplejung from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Taplejung (Taplejung Airport) is 1479 miles / 2380 kilometers / 1285 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Taplejung Airport

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1479
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2380
Kilometers
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1285
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 18 min
CO2 emission
178 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Taplejung

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1478.875 miles
  • 2380.018 kilometers
  • 1285.107 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
  • 1484.659 miles
  • 2389.328 kilometers
  • 1290.134 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 Taplejung?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Taplejung Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Taplejung Airport (TPJ)

On average, flying from Colombo to Taplejung generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Taplejung

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

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 Taplejung Airport
City: Taplejung
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: TPJ
ICAO Code: VNTJ
Coordinates: 27°21′3″N, 87°41′42″E