How far is Whangarei from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Whangarei (Whangarei Airport) is 6760 miles / 10879 kilometers / 5874 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Whangarei Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Whangarei
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Whangarei. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6760.027 miles
- 10879.209 kilometers
- 5874.303 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- 6758.303 miles
- 10876.435 kilometers
- 5872.805 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 Whangarei?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Whangarei Airport is 13 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Whangarei?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Whangarei Airport (WRE)
On average, flying from Colombo to Whangarei generates about 821 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 821 kilograms equals 1 810 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Whangarei
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Whangarei Airport (WRE).
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 | Whangarei Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whangarei |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WRE |
| ICAO Code: | NZWR |
| Coordinates: | 35°46′5″S, 174°21′54″E |