How far is Jaffna from Malé?
The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Jaffna (Jaffna Airport) is 591 miles / 952 kilometers / 514 nautical miles.
Velana International Airport – Jaffna Airport
Search flights
Distance from Malé to Jaffna
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Malé to Jaffna. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 591.303 miles
- 951.609 kilometers
- 513.828 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- 592.274 miles
- 953.173 kilometers
- 514.672 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 Jaffna?
The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Jaffna Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Malé and Jaffna?
The time difference between Malé and Jaffna is 30 minutes. Jaffna is 30 minutes ahead of Malé.
Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Jaffna Airport (JAF)
On average, flying from Malé to Jaffna generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 246 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Malé to Jaffna
See the map of the shortest flight path between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Jaffna Airport (JAF).
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 | Jaffna Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jaffna |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | JAF |
| ICAO Code: | VCCJ |
| Coordinates: | 9°47′32″N, 80°4′12″E |