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How far is Medan from Athens, GA?

The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 9847 miles / 15847 kilometers / 8557 nautical miles.

Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base

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9847
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15847
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8557
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Flight time duration
19 h 8 min
CO2 emission
1 278 kg

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Distance from Athens to Medan

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Athens to Medan. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9847.061 miles
  • 15847.308 kilometers
  • 8556.862 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
  • 9842.081 miles
  • 15839.294 kilometers
  • 8552.535 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 Athens to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 19 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Athens to Medan generates about 1 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 278 kilograms equals 2 817 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Athens to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).

Airport information

Origin Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W
Destination Soewondo Air Force Base
City: Medan
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: MES
ICAO Code: WIMM
Coordinates: 3°33′29″N, 98°40′18″E