How far is Whakatane from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Whakatane (Whakatane Airport) is 6907 miles / 11115 kilometers / 6002 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Whakatane Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Whakatane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Whakatane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6906.805 miles
- 11115.426 kilometers
- 6001.850 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- 6905.172 miles
- 11112.797 kilometers
- 6000.430 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 Whakatane?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Whakatane Airport is 13 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Whakatane?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Whakatane Airport (WHK)
On average, flying from Colombo to Whakatane generates about 842 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 842 kilograms equals 1 856 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Whakatane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Whakatane Airport (WHK).
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 | Whakatane Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whakatane |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WHK |
| ICAO Code: | NZWK |
| Coordinates: | 37°55′14″S, 176°54′50″E |