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How far is Yanbu from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Yanbu (Yanbu Airport) is 3004 miles / 4835 kilometers / 2611 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Yanbu Airport

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3004
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4835
Kilometers
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2611
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 11 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
335 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Yanbu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3004.230 miles
  • 4834.840 kilometers
  • 2610.605 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
  • 3002.904 miles
  • 4832.705 kilometers
  • 2609.452 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 Yanbu?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Yanbu Airport is 6 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Yanbu Airport (YNB)

On average, flying from Colombo to Yanbu generates about 335 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 335 kilograms equals 738 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Yanbu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Yanbu Airport (YNB).

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 Yanbu Airport
City: Yanbu
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: YNB
ICAO Code: OEYN
Coordinates: 24°8′39″N, 38°3′48″E