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How far is Malé from Louisville, KY?

The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Malé (Velana International Airport) is 9229 miles / 14853 kilometers / 8020 nautical miles.

Louisville International Airport – Velana International Airport

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9229
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14853
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8020
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
17 h 58 min
CO2 emission
1 182 kg

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Distance from Louisville to Malé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9229.319 miles
  • 14853.150 kilometers
  • 8020.059 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
  • 9222.418 miles
  • 14842.043 kilometers
  • 8014.062 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 Louisville to Malé?

The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Velana International Airport is 17 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Velana International Airport (MLE)

On average, flying from Louisville to Malé generates about 1 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 182 kilograms equals 2 606 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Louisville to Malé

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

Airport information

Origin Louisville International Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SDF
ICAO Code: KSDF
Coordinates: 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W
Destination 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