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How far is Malé from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Malé (Velana International Airport) is 3276 miles / 5272 kilometers / 2847 nautical miles.

Cairo International Airport – Velana International Airport

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Distance from Cairo to Malé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3275.862 miles
  • 5271.990 kilometers
  • 2846.647 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
  • 3277.008 miles
  • 5273.833 kilometers
  • 2847.642 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 Cairo to Malé?

The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Velana International Airport is 6 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Velana International Airport (MLE)

On average, flying from Cairo to Malé generates about 367 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 367 kilograms equals 810 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairo to Malé

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

Airport information

Origin Cairo International Airport
City: Cairo
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: CAI
ICAO Code: HECA
Coordinates: 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E
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