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How far is Vientiane from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 2182 miles / 3511 kilometers / 1896 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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3511
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1896
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Distance from Malé to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2181.783 miles
  • 3511.240 kilometers
  • 1895.918 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
  • 2181.711 miles
  • 3511.124 kilometers
  • 1895.855 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 Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Malé to Vientiane generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 525 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Vientiane

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

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 Wattay International Airport
City: Vientiane
Country: Laos Flag of Laos
IATA Code: VTE
ICAO Code: VLVT
Coordinates: 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E