Distance from CMB to LGW
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Extended route information
The flight distance between airports Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is 8,697.69 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 10h 43min. Similar flight routes: CMB → LHR , CMB → LTN , CMB → SOU , CMB → STN , HRI → LGW
Bearing: 303.26° (WNW)The initial bearing on the course from CMB to LGW is 303.26° and the compass direction is WNW.
Midpoint: 35.60963,50.56555The geographic midpoint between CMB and LGW is in 4,347.30 km distance between both points in a bearing of 303.26°. It is located in Iran, Tehran Province, Malard County, اخترآباد (ایران, استان تهران, شهرستان ملارد, اخترآباد).
Distance: 8,694.60 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between CMB and LGW is 8,694.60 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between CMB and LGW is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: -4.5hThe time difference between CMB (Asia/Colombo) and LGW (Europe/London) is -4.5 hours. This means that it is now 09:34 (21.05.2024) in CMB and 05:04 (21.05.2024) in LGW.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between CMB and LGW, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.