How far is Umtata from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Umtata (Mthatha Airport) is 4303 miles / 6924 kilometers / 3739 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Mthatha Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Umtata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Umtata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4302.637 miles
- 6924.422 kilometers
- 3738.889 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- 4306.982 miles
- 6931.416 kilometers
- 3742.665 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 Umtata?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Mthatha Airport is 8 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Umtata?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Mthatha Airport (UTT)
On average, flying from Colombo to Umtata generates about 494 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 494 kilograms equals 1 090 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Umtata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Mthatha Airport (UTT).
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 | Mthatha Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Umtata |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | UTT |
| ICAO Code: | FAUT |
| Coordinates: | 31°32′52″S, 28°40′27″E |