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How far is Medan from Athens?

The distance between Athens (Athens International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 5239 miles / 8431 kilometers / 4552 nautical miles.

Athens International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base

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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)
  • 5238.586 miles
  • 8430.687 kilometers
  • 4552.207 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
  • 5236.466 miles
  • 8427.275 kilometers
  • 4550.365 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 International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 10 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Athens to Medan generates about 615 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 615 kilograms equals 1 356 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 International Airport (ATH) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).

Airport information

Origin Athens International Airport
City: Athens
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: ATH
ICAO Code: LGAV
Coordinates: 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″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