How far is Nuku from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Nuku (Nuku Airport) is 4385 miles / 7057 kilometers / 3811 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Nuku Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Nuku
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Nuku. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4385.193 miles
- 7057.283 kilometers
- 3810.628 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- 4381.089 miles
- 7050.678 kilometers
- 3807.062 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 Nuku?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Nuku Airport is 8 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Nuku?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Nuku Airport (UKU)
On average, flying from Colombo to Nuku generates about 505 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 505 kilograms equals 1 113 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Nuku
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Nuku Airport (UKU).
Airport information
| Origin | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E |
| Destination | Nuku Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nuku |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | UKU |
| ICAO Code: | AYNU |
| Coordinates: | 3°40′35″S, 142°29′3″E |