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How far is Bontang from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Bontang (Bontang Airport) is 3050 miles / 4908 kilometers / 2650 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Bontang Airport

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Distance from Malé to Bontang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3049.738 miles
  • 4908.078 kilometers
  • 2650.150 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
  • 3046.484 miles
  • 4902.841 kilometers
  • 2647.322 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 Bontang?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Bontang Airport is 6 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Bontang Airport (BXT)

On average, flying from Malé to Bontang generates about 340 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 340 kilograms equals 750 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Bontang

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

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 Bontang Airport
City: Bontang
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: BXT
ICAO Code: WALC
Coordinates: 0°7′10″N, 117°28′29″E