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How far is Beijing from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 3625 miles / 5834 kilometers / 3150 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport

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Distance from Malé to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3624.922 miles
  • 5833.747 kilometers
  • 3149.971 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
  • 3628.299 miles
  • 5839.181 kilometers
  • 3152.906 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 Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 7 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)

On average, flying from Malé to Beijing generates about 410 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 410 kilograms equals 904 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).

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 Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E