How far is Van from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Van (Van Ferit Melen Airport) is 3136 miles / 5047 kilometers / 2725 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Van Ferit Melen Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Van
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Van. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3135.794 miles
- 5046.571 kilometers
- 2724.930 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- 3138.869 miles
- 5051.520 kilometers
- 2727.603 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 Van?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Van Ferit Melen Airport is 6 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Van?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)
On average, flying from Colombo to Van generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 773 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Van
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN).
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 | Van Ferit Melen Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Van |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | VAN |
| ICAO Code: | LTCI |
| Coordinates: | 38°28′5″N, 43°19′56″E |