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How far is Malé from Bangkok?

The distance between Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) and Malé (Velana International Airport) is 1968 miles / 3168 kilometers / 1711 nautical miles.

Suvarnabhumi Airport – Velana International Airport

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3168
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1711
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Distance from Bangkok to Malé

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bangkok to Malé. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1968.435 miles
  • 3167.890 kilometers
  • 1710.524 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
  • 1967.483 miles
  • 3166.358 kilometers
  • 1709.696 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 Bangkok to Malé?

The estimated flight time from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Velana International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Velana International Airport (MLE)

On average, flying from Bangkok to Malé generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bangkok to Malé

See the map of the shortest flight path between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Velana International Airport (MLE).

Airport information

Origin Suvarnabhumi Airport
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: BKK
ICAO Code: VTBS
Coordinates: 13°40′51″N, 100°44′49″E
Destination Velana International Airport
City: Malé
Country: Maldives Flag of Maldives
IATA Code: MLE
ICAO Code: VRMM
Coordinates: 4°11′30″N, 73°31′44″E

Airlines flying from Bangkok (BKK) to Malé (MLE)

Bangkok Airways