How far is Colombo from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) is 3168 miles / 5098 kilometers / 2753 nautical miles.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Bandaranaike International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3167.925 miles
- 5098.281 kilometers
- 2752.852 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- 3168.246 miles
- 5098.798 kilometers
- 2753.131 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 Shanghai to Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is 6 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Colombo?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Colombo generates about 354 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 354 kilograms equals 781 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E |
Airlines flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Colombo (CMB)
| SriLankan Airlines |