How far is Varanasi from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Varanasi (Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport) is 1272 miles / 2047 kilometers / 1105 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Varanasi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Varanasi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1271.760 miles
- 2046.700 kilometers
- 1105.129 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- 1277.609 miles
- 2056.113 kilometers
- 1110.212 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 Varanasi?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Varanasi?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS)
On average, flying from Colombo to Varanasi generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Varanasi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS).
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 | Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Varanasi |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | VNS |
| ICAO Code: | VIBN |
| Coordinates: | 25°27′8″N, 82°51′33″E |