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How far is Bulgan from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Bulgan (Bulgan Airport) is 3184 miles / 5124 kilometers / 2767 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colombo (CMB) to Bulgan (UGA) is 4609 miles / 7417 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 98 hours 56 minutes.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Bulgan Airport

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3184
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5124
Kilometers
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2767
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 31 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
356 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Bulgan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3183.817 miles
  • 5123.857 kilometers
  • 2766.661 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
  • 3190.843 miles
  • 5135.164 kilometers
  • 2772.767 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 Bulgan?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Bulgan Airport is 6 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Bulgan Airport (UGA)

On average, flying from Colombo to Bulgan generates about 356 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 356 kilograms equals 785 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Colombo to Bulgan

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

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 Bulgan Airport
City: Bulgan
Country: Mongolia Flag of Mongolia
IATA Code: UGA
ICAO Code: ZMBN
Coordinates: 48°51′17″N, 103°28′33″E