How far is Nairobi from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 3029 miles / 4875 kilometers / 2632 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Wilson Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3029.181 miles
- 4874.994 kilometers
- 2632.286 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- 3026.508 miles
- 4870.693 kilometers
- 2629.964 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 Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Wilson Airport is 6 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Nairobi?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Colombo to Nairobi generates about 338 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 338 kilograms equals 745 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Wilson Airport (WIL).
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 | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |