How far is Malé from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Malé (Velana International Airport) is 3641 miles / 5860 kilometers / 3164 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to Malé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3641.297 miles
• 5860.100 kilometers
• 3164.201 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

• 3641.647 miles
• 5860.663 kilometers
• 3164.505 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 Shanghai to Malé?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Velana International Airport is 7 hours and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Malé?

The time difference between Shanghai and Malé is 3 hours. Malé is 3 hours behind Shanghai.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Velana International Airport (MLE)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Malé generates about 412 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 412 kilograms equals 908 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Malé

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Velana International Airport (MLE).

Airport information

Origin	Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City:	Shanghai
Country:	China
IATA Code:	PVG
ICAO Code:	ZSPD
Coordinates:	31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E

Destination	Velana International Airport
City:	Malé
Country:	Maldives
IATA Code:	MLE
ICAO Code:	VRMM
Coordinates:	4°11′30″N, 73°31′44″E