How far is Medan from Kota Kinabalu?
The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 1209 miles / 1946 kilometers / 1051 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Medan (MES) is 2943 miles / 4736 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 156 hours 1 minutes.
Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base
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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Medan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kota Kinabalu to Medan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1209.026 miles
- 1945.738 kilometers
- 1050.615 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- 1207.795 miles
- 1943.757 kilometers
- 1049.545 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 Kota Kinabalu to Medan?
The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 2 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Medan?
The time difference between Kota Kinabalu and Medan is 1 hour. Medan is 1 hour behind Kota Kinabalu.
Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)
On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Medan generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kota Kinabalu to Medan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).
Airport information
| Origin | Kota Kinabalu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kota Kinabalu |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | BKI |
| ICAO Code: | WBKK |
| Coordinates: | 5°56′13″N, 116°3′3″E |
| Destination | Soewondo Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Medan |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | MES |
| ICAO Code: | WIMM |
| Coordinates: | 3°33′29″N, 98°40′18″E |