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How far is Kuantan from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Kuantan (Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport) is 2048 miles / 3296 kilometers / 1780 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport

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Distance from Malé to Kuantan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2048.135 miles
  • 3296.154 kilometers
  • 1779.781 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
  • 2045.816 miles
  • 3292.421 kilometers
  • 1777.765 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 Kuantan?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)

On average, flying from Malé to Kuantan generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Kuantan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA).

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 Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport
City: Kuantan
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUA
ICAO Code: WMKD
Coordinates: 3°46′31″N, 103°12′32″E