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How far is Chennai from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Chennai (Chennai International Airport) is 756 miles / 1217 kilometers / 657 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Chennai International Airport

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756
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1217
Kilometers
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657
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 55 min
CO2 emission
131 kg

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Distance from Malé to Chennai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 755.944 miles
  • 1216.573 kilometers
  • 656.897 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
  • 758.218 miles
  • 1220.234 kilometers
  • 658.874 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 Chennai?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Chennai International Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Chennai International Airport (MAA)

On average, flying from Malé to Chennai generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 288 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Chennai

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

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 Chennai International Airport
City: Chennai
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: MAA
ICAO Code: VOMM
Coordinates: 12°59′24″N, 80°10′9″E