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How far is Lydd from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Lydd (Lydd Airport) is 5239 miles / 8432 kilometers / 4553 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Lydd Airport

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Distance from Malé to Lydd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5239.302 miles
  • 8431.840 kilometers
  • 4552.829 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
  • 5239.586 miles
  • 8432.296 kilometers
  • 4553.076 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 Lydd?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Lydd Airport is 10 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Lydd Airport (LYX)

On average, flying from Malé to Lydd generates about 615 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 615 kilograms equals 1 356 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Lydd

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

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 Lydd Airport
City: Lydd
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LYX
ICAO Code: EGMD
Coordinates: 50°57′21″N, 0°56′21″E