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How far is Tainan from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Tainan (Tainan Airport) is 3374 miles / 5429 kilometers / 2931 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Tainan Airport

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Distance from Malé to Tainan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3373.509 miles
  • 5429.136 kilometers
  • 2931.499 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
  • 3372.159 miles
  • 5426.963 kilometers
  • 2930.326 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 Tainan?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Tainan Airport is 6 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Tainan Airport (TNN)

On average, flying from Malé to Tainan generates about 379 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 379 kilograms equals 836 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Tainan

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

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 Tainan Airport
City: Tainan
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: TNN
ICAO Code: RCNN
Coordinates: 22°57′1″N, 120°12′21″E