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How far is Medan from Baghdad?

The distance between Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 4056 miles / 6528 kilometers / 3525 nautical miles.

Baghdad International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base

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Distance from Baghdad to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4056.219 miles
  • 6527.851 kilometers
  • 3524.758 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
  • 4056.278 miles
  • 6527.947 kilometers
  • 3524.809 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 Baghdad to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Baghdad International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 8 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Baghdad to Medan generates about 463 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 463 kilograms equals 1 022 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Baghdad to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).

Airport information

Origin Baghdad International Airport
City: Baghdad
Country: Iraq Flag of Iraq
IATA Code: BGW
ICAO Code: ORBI
Coordinates: 33°15′45″N, 44°14′4″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