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How far is Kota Bharu from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Kota Bharu (Sultan Ismail Petra Airport) is 1986 miles / 3196 kilometers / 1726 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Sultan Ismail Petra Airport

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3196
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Distance from Malé to Kota Bharu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1985.918 miles
  • 3196.026 kilometers
  • 1725.716 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
  • 1983.706 miles
  • 3192.466 kilometers
  • 1723.794 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 Kota Bharu?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR)

On average, flying from Malé to Kota Bharu generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Kota Bharu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR).

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 Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
City: Kota Bharu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KBR
ICAO Code: WMKC
Coordinates: 6°10′0″N, 102°17′34″E