Mumbai to Male: Exactly 1,658 km (1,030 mi)

Mumbai, India → Male, Maldives

1,658
Kilometers
1,030
Miles
~2h 34min
Flight time (est.)

895 nautical miles · Direction: south

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Mumbai to Male is 1,658 km (1,030 miles). Male lies roughly south of Mumbai; the initial great-circle bearing is 178° (S). It is an international route from India to Maldives.

Coordinates & Bearing

Mumbai (West India, India) sits at 19.0760°N, 72.8777°E; Male (Malé, Maldives) is at 4.1755°N, 73.5093°E. The initial great-circle bearing is 178° (S); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Mumbai to Male

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~2h 34min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road No estimate No road connection

There is no continuous road connection between Mumbai and Male — the two cities sit on separate landmasses, so the journey requires air or sea transport.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Mumbai and Male lies at approximately 11.6259°N, 73.2020°E — the position that is an equal 829 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Male (Indian/Maldives) is 30 minutes behind Mumbai (Asia/Kolkata) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Mumbai from Male?

The straight-line distance from Mumbai to Male is approximately 1,658 km (1,030 miles, 895 nautical miles).

What direction is Male from Mumbai?

Male lies roughly south of Mumbai; the initial great-circle bearing is 178° (S).

How long does it take to fly from Mumbai to Male?

Estimated flight time is about 2h 34min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Mumbai to Male?

There is no continuous road connection between Mumbai and Male — the two cities sit on separate landmasses, so the journey requires air or sea transport.

Is there a time difference between Mumbai and Male?

Male (Indian/Maldives) is 30 minutes behind Mumbai (Asia/Kolkata) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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