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How far is Chengdu from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) is 2688 miles / 4326 kilometers / 2336 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

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Distance from Malé to Chengdu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2688.117 miles
  • 4326.104 kilometers
  • 2335.909 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
  • 2691.600 miles
  • 4331.710 kilometers
  • 2338.936 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 Chengdu?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

On average, flying from Malé to Chengdu generates about 297 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 297 kilograms equals 655 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Chengdu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CTU
ICAO Code: ZUUU
Coordinates: 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″E