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How far is Taupo from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Taupo (Taupo Airport) is 6863 miles / 11045 kilometers / 5964 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Taupo Airport

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6863
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11045
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5964
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
13 h 29 min
Time Difference
7 h 30 min
CO2 emission
836 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Taupo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6863.120 miles
  • 11045.121 kilometers
  • 5963.888 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
  • 6861.764 miles
  • 11042.938 kilometers
  • 5962.710 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 Taupo?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Taupo Airport is 13 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Taupo Airport (TUO)

On average, flying from Colombo to Taupo generates about 836 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 836 kilograms equals 1 842 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Taupo

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

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 Taupo Airport
City: Taupo
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: TUO
ICAO Code: NZAP
Coordinates: 38°44′22″S, 176°5′2″E