How far is Colombo from Malé?
The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) is 474 miles / 762 kilometers / 411 nautical miles.
Velana International Airport – Ratmalana Airport
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Distance from Malé to Colombo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Malé to Colombo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 473.515 miles
- 762.048 kilometers
- 411.473 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- 473.432 miles
- 761.915 kilometers
- 411.401 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 Colombo?
The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Ratmalana Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Malé and Colombo?
The time difference between Malé and Colombo is 30 minutes. Colombo is 30 minutes ahead of Malé.
Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Ratmalana Airport (RML)
On average, flying from Malé to Colombo generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 209 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Malé to Colombo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Ratmalana Airport (RML).
Airport information
| Origin | Velana International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Malé |
| Country: | Maldives  |
| IATA Code: | MLE |
| ICAO Code: | VRMM |
| Coordinates: | 4°11′30″N, 73°31′44″E |
| Destination | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |