How far is Malé from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Malé (Velana International Airport) is 483 miles / 778 kilometers / 420 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Velana International Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Malé
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Malé. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 483.200 miles
- 777.635 kilometers
- 419.889 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- 483.227 miles
- 777.679 kilometers
- 419.913 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 Malé?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Malé?
The time difference between Colombo and Malé is 30 minutes. Malé is 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Velana International Airport (MLE)
On average, flying from Colombo to Malé generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 212 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Malé
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Velana International Airport (MLE).
Airport information
| Origin | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E |
| Destination | Velana International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Malé |
| Country: | Maldives  |
| IATA Code: | MLE |
| ICAO Code: | VRMM |
| Coordinates: | 4°11′30″N, 73°31′44″E |
Airlines flying from Colombo (CMB) to Malé (MLE)
| British Airways |
| China Eastern Airlines |
| Emirates |
| Korean Air |
| Malaysia Airlines |
| Oman Air |
| SriLankan Airlines |
| Turkish Airlines |