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How far is Hengchun from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Hengchun (Hengchun Airport) is 3390 miles / 5456 kilometers / 2946 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Hengchun Airport

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Distance from Malé to Hengchun

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3390.027 miles
  • 5455.720 kilometers
  • 2945.853 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
  • 3388.406 miles
  • 5453.111 kilometers
  • 2944.444 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 Hengchun?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Hengchun Airport is 6 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Hengchun Airport (HCN)

On average, flying from Malé to Hengchun generates about 381 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 381 kilograms equals 840 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Hengchun

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

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 Hengchun Airport
City: Hengchun
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: HCN
ICAO Code: RCKW
Coordinates: 22°2′27″N, 120°43′48″E