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How far is Malé from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Malé (Velana International Airport) is 1948 miles / 3135 kilometers / 1693 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Velana International Airport

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3135
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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Malé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1948.156 miles
  • 3135.254 kilometers
  • 1692.902 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
  • 1945.989 miles
  • 3131.766 kilometers
  • 1691.018 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 Kuala Lumpur to Malé?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Velana International Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Velana International Airport (MLE)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Malé generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 469 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Malé

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Velana International Airport (MLE).

Airport information

Origin Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″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

Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Malé (MLE)

Malaysia Airlines