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How far is Medan from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 6191 miles / 9963 kilometers / 5380 nautical miles.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – Soewondo Air Force Base

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Distance from Amsterdam to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6190.899 miles
  • 9963.286 kilometers
  • 5379.744 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
  • 6188.633 miles
  • 9959.640 kilometers
  • 5377.775 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 Amsterdam to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Soewondo Air Force Base is 12 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Amsterdam to Medan generates about 743 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 743 kilograms equals 1 637 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Amsterdam to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).

Airport information

Origin Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E
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