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How far is Riga from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 4523 miles / 7278 kilometers / 3930 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Riga International Airport

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Distance from Malé to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4522.537 miles
  • 7278.318 kilometers
  • 3929.977 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
  • 4527.226 miles
  • 7285.864 kilometers
  • 3934.052 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 Riga?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Riga International Airport is 9 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Malé to Riga generates about 522 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 522 kilograms equals 1 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Riga

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

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 Riga International Airport
City: Riga
Country: Latvia Flag of Latvia
IATA Code: RIX
ICAO Code: EVRA
Coordinates: 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E