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How far is Chengdu from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 2701 miles / 4347 kilometers / 2347 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

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Distance from Malé to Chengdu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2701.222 miles
  • 4347.196 kilometers
  • 2347.298 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
  • 2704.530 miles
  • 4352.519 kilometers
  • 2350.172 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 Chengdu?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 5 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)

On average, flying from Malé to Chengdu generates about 299 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 299 kilograms equals 659 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Chengdu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

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 Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TFU
ICAO Code: ZUTF
Coordinates: 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E