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How far is Xi'an from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) is 2627 miles / 4228 kilometers / 2283 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colombo (CMB) to Xi'an (XIY) is 3864 miles / 6218 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 14 minutes.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

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2627
Miles
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4228
Kilometers
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2283
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 28 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
290 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Xi'an

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2627.045 miles
  • 4227.819 kilometers
  • 2282.840 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
  • 2630.660 miles
  • 4233.637 kilometers
  • 2285.981 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 Xi'an?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

On average, flying from Colombo to Xi'an generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 639 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Colombo to Xi'an

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

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 Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
City: Xi'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIY
ICAO Code: ZLXY
Coordinates: 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E