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How far is Shaoyang from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Shaoyang (Shaoyang Wugang Airport) is 2429 miles / 3910 kilometers / 2111 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Shaoyang Wugang Airport

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2429
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3910
Kilometers
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2111
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 5 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
267 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Shaoyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2429.457 miles
  • 3909.832 kilometers
  • 2111.140 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
  • 2430.575 miles
  • 3911.631 kilometers
  • 2112.112 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 Shaoyang?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Shaoyang Wugang Airport is 5 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Shaoyang Wugang Airport (WGN)

On average, flying from Colombo to Shaoyang generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 589 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Shaoyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Shaoyang Wugang Airport (WGN).

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 Shaoyang Wugang Airport
City: Shaoyang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WGN
ICAO Code: ZGSY
Coordinates: 26°48′7″N, 110°38′31″E