How far is Phuket from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Phuket (Phuket International Airport) is 1725 miles / 2777 kilometers / 1499 nautical miles.

Distance from Malé to Phuket

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1725.451 miles
• 2776.845 kilometers
• 1499.376 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

• 1723.735 miles
• 2774.083 kilometers
• 1497.885 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 Phuket?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Phuket International Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Malé and Phuket?

The time difference between Malé and Phuket is 2 hours. Phuket is 2 hours ahead of Malé.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Phuket International Airport (HKT)

On average, flying from Malé to Phuket generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Phuket

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

Airport information

Origin	Velana International Airport
City:	Malé
Country:	Maldives
IATA Code:	MLE
ICAO Code:	VRMM
Coordinates:	4°11′30″N, 73°31′44″E

Destination	Phuket International Airport
City:	Phuket
Country:	Thailand
IATA Code:	HKT
ICAO Code:	VTSP
Coordinates:	8°6′47″N, 98°19′0″E