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How far is Blackwater from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Blackwater (Blackwater Airport) is 5412 miles / 8709 kilometers / 4703 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Blackwater Airport

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Distance from Malé to Blackwater

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5411.747 miles
  • 8709.363 kilometers
  • 4702.680 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
  • 5409.235 miles
  • 8705.320 kilometers
  • 4700.497 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 Malé to Blackwater?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Blackwater Airport is 10 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Blackwater Airport (BLT)

On average, flying from Malé to Blackwater generates about 638 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 638 kilograms equals 1 406 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Blackwater

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Blackwater Airport
City: Blackwater
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BLT
ICAO Code: YBTR
Coordinates: 23°36′11″S, 148°48′25″E