How far is Malé from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Malé (Velana International Airport) is 474 miles / 762 kilometers / 411 nautical miles.
Ratmalana Airport – Velana International Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Malé
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Malé. 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 Colombo to Malé?
The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Velana International Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Malé?
The time difference between Colombo and Malé is 30 minutes. Malé is 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Velana International Airport (MLE)
On average, flying from Colombo to Malé 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 Colombo to Malé
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Velana International Airport (MLE).
Airport information
| Origin | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″E |
| Destination | Velana International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Malé |
| Country: | Maldives  |
| IATA Code: | MLE |
| ICAO Code: | VRMM |
| Coordinates: | 4°11′30″N, 73°31′44″E |