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How far is Sibu from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Sibu (Sibu Airport) is 2659 miles / 4279 kilometers / 2310 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Sibu Airport

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Distance from Malé to Sibu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2658.851 miles
  • 4279.006 kilometers
  • 2310.478 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
  • 2655.895 miles
  • 4274.249 kilometers
  • 2307.910 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 Sibu?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Sibu Airport is 5 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Sibu Airport (SBW)

On average, flying from Malé to Sibu generates about 294 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 294 kilograms equals 648 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Sibu

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

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 Sibu Airport
City: Sibu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: SBW
ICAO Code: WBGS
Coordinates: 2°15′41″N, 111°59′6″E