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How far is Leknes from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Leknes (Leknes Airport) is 5199 miles / 8366 kilometers / 4517 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Leknes Airport

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Distance from Malé to Leknes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5198.602 miles
  • 8366.339 kilometers
  • 4517.462 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
  • 5202.287 miles
  • 8372.269 kilometers
  • 4520.664 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 Leknes?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Leknes Airport is 10 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Leknes Airport (LKN)

On average, flying from Malé to Leknes generates about 610 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 610 kilograms equals 1 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Leknes

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

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 Leknes Airport
City: Leknes
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: LKN
ICAO Code: ENLK
Coordinates: 68°9′8″N, 13°36′33″E