How far is Sanming from Malé?
The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 3303 miles / 5316 kilometers / 2870 nautical miles.
Velana International Airport – Shaxian Airport
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Distance from Malé to Sanming
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Malé to Sanming. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3303.075 miles
- 5315.785 kilometers
- 2870.294 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- 3302.904 miles
- 5315.509 kilometers
- 2870.145 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 Sanming?
The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Shaxian Airport is 6 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Malé and Sanming?
The time difference between Malé and Sanming is 3 hours. Sanming is 3 hours ahead of Malé.
Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)
On average, flying from Malé to Sanming generates about 371 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 371 kilograms equals 817 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Malé to Sanming
See the map of the shortest flight path between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ).
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 | Shaxian Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sanming |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SQJ |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSM |
| Coordinates: | 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E |