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How far is Palembang from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport) is 2209 miles / 3555 kilometers / 1920 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport

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Distance from Malé to Palembang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2208.984 miles
  • 3555.016 kilometers
  • 1919.555 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
  • 2207.230 miles
  • 3552.192 kilometers
  • 1918.030 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 Palembang?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)

On average, flying from Malé to Palembang generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 532 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Palembang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM).

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 Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport
City: Palembang
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: PLM
ICAO Code: WIPP
Coordinates: 2°53′53″S, 104°41′59″E