How far is Penang from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Penang (Penang International Airport) is 1845 miles / 2970 kilometers / 1604 nautical miles.

Distance from Malé to Penang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1845.292 miles
• 2969.709 kilometers
• 1603.515 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

• 1843.208 miles
• 2966.356 kilometers
• 1601.704 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 Penang?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Penang International Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Malé and Penang?

The time difference between Malé and Penang is 3 hours. Penang is 3 hours ahead of Malé.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Penang International Airport (PEN)

On average, flying from Malé to Penang generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 449 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Penang

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

Airport information

Origin	Velana International Airport
City:	Malé
Country:	Maldives
IATA Code:	MLE
ICAO Code:	VRMM
Coordinates:	4°11′30″N, 73°31′44″E

Destination	Penang International Airport
City:	Penang
Country:	Malaysia
IATA Code:	PEN
ICAO Code:	WMKP
Coordinates:	5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E