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How far is Nanjing from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 3495 miles / 5625 kilometers / 3037 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from Malé to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3495.315 miles
  • 5625.165 kilometers
  • 3037.346 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
  • 3496.315 miles
  • 5626.773 kilometers
  • 3038.214 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 Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 7 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Malé to Nanjing generates about 394 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 394 kilograms equals 869 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Nanjing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

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 Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E