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How far is Chania from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Chania (Chania International Airport) is 3812 miles / 6135 kilometers / 3312 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Chania International Airport

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Distance from Malé to Chania

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3811.943 miles
  • 6134.728 kilometers
  • 3312.488 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
  • 3813.149 miles
  • 6136.669 kilometers
  • 3313.536 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 Chania?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Chania International Airport is 7 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Chania International Airport (CHQ)

On average, flying from Malé to Chania generates about 433 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 433 kilograms equals 955 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Chania

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

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 Chania International Airport
City: Chania
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: CHQ
ICAO Code: LGSA
Coordinates: 35°31′54″N, 24°8′58″E