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How far is Istanbul from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 3726 miles / 5997 kilometers / 3238 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

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Distance from Malé to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3726.067 miles
  • 5996.524 kilometers
  • 3237.864 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
  • 3729.425 miles
  • 6001.927 kilometers
  • 3240.782 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 Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 7 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Malé to Istanbul generates about 422 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 422 kilograms equals 931 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

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 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City: Istanbul
Country: Turkey Flag of Turkey
IATA Code: SAW
ICAO Code: LTFJ
Coordinates: 40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E