How far is Gillam from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Gillam (Gillam Airport) is 8043 miles / 12944 kilometers / 6989 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Gillam Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Gillam
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Gillam. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8043.107 miles
- 12944.126 kilometers
- 6989.269 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- 8035.939 miles
- 12932.590 kilometers
- 6983.040 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 Gillam?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Gillam Airport is 15 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Gillam?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Gillam Airport (YGX)
On average, flying from Colombo to Gillam generates about 1 005 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 005 kilograms equals 2 215 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Gillam
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Gillam Airport (YGX).
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 | Gillam Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gillam |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YGX |
| ICAO Code: | CYGX |
| Coordinates: | 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W |