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How far is Sumbawa from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Sumbawa (Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport) is 3150 miles / 5069 kilometers / 2737 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport

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Distance from Malé to Sumbawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3149.844 miles
  • 5069.182 kilometers
  • 2737.139 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
  • 3147.885 miles
  • 5066.029 kilometers
  • 2735.437 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 Sumbawa?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport is 6 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)

On average, flying from Malé to Sumbawa generates about 352 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 352 kilograms equals 776 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Sumbawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ).

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 Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport
City: Sumbawa
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: SWQ
ICAO Code: WADS
Coordinates: 8°29′20″S, 117°24′43″E