Sylhet to Colombo Distance
2,372 km · 1,474 miles · 3 h 28 min flight
The distance from Sylhet to Colombo is 2,372 km (1,474 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 3 h 28 min. Colombo is 30 minutes behind Sylhet.
Sylhet
Bangladesh
Colombo
Sri Lanka
- Kilometres
- 2,372
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 1,474
- 1,281 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 3 h 28 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −30 minutes
- Colombo vs Sylhet
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Sylhet | Southwest (215°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Colombo | North-northeast (31°) |
| Halfway point | 16.00° N, 85.59° E |
| Sylhet coordinates | 24.90° N, 91.87° E |
| Colombo coordinates | 6.94° N, 79.85° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Colombo from Sylhet?
2,372 kilometres or 1,474 miles (1,281 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Sylhet to Colombo?
About 3 h 28 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Sylhet and Colombo?
Colombo is 30 minutes behind Sylhet right now.
In which direction is Colombo from Sylhet?
Colombo lies to the southwest of Sylhet (initial bearing 215°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.