How far is Colombo from Malé?
The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) is 483 miles / 778 kilometers / 420 nautical miles.
Velana International Airport – Bandaranaike International Airport
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Distance from Malé to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Malé to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 483.200 miles
- 777.635 kilometers
- 419.889 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- 483.227 miles
- 777.679 kilometers
- 419.913 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 Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Malé and Colombo?
The time difference between Malé and Colombo is 30 minutes. Colombo is 30 minutes ahead of Malé.
Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
On average, flying from Malé to Colombo generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 212 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Malé to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
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 | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E |
Airlines flying from Malé (MLE) to Colombo (CMB)
| British Airways |
| China Eastern Airlines |
| Emirates |
| Korean Air |
| Malaysia Airlines |
| Oman Air |
| SriLankan Airlines |
| Turkish Airlines |