How far is Orchid Island from Malé?
The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 3440 miles / 5536 kilometers / 2989 nautical miles.
Velana International Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from Malé to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Malé to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3439.912 miles
- 5536.001 kilometers
- 2989.202 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- 3438.181 miles
- 5533.216 kilometers
- 2987.698 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 Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Lanyu Airport is 7 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Malé and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Malé to Orchid Island generates about 387 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 387 kilograms equals 854 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Malé to Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
Airport information
Origin | Velana International Airport |
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City: | Malé |
Country: | Maldives ![]() |
IATA Code: | MLE |
ICAO Code: | VRMM |
Coordinates: | 4°11′30″N, 73°31′44″E |
Destination | Lanyu Airport |
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City: | Orchid Island |
Country: | Taiwan ![]() |
IATA Code: | KYD |
ICAO Code: | RCLY |
Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |