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How far is Galle from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Galle (Koggala Airport) is 484 miles / 779 kilometers / 421 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Koggala Airport

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Distance from Malé to Galle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 483.992 miles
  • 778.910 kilometers
  • 420.578 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
  • 483.651 miles
  • 778.360 kilometers
  • 420.281 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 Galle?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Koggala Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Koggala Airport (KCT)

On average, flying from Malé to Galle generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 212 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Galle

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

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 Koggala Airport
City: Galle
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: KCT
ICAO Code: VCCK
Coordinates: 5°59′37″N, 80°19′13″E