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How far is Medan from Bora Bora?

The distance between Bora Bora (Bora Bora Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 7592 miles / 12218 kilometers / 6597 nautical miles.

Bora Bora Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base

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Distance from Bora Bora to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7592.015 miles
  • 12218.164 kilometers
  • 6597.281 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
  • 7584.701 miles
  • 12206.394 kilometers
  • 6590.925 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 Bora Bora to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Bora Bora Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 14 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bora Bora Airport (BOB) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Bora Bora to Medan generates about 939 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 939 kilograms equals 2 071 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bora Bora to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bora Bora Airport (BOB) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).

Airport information

Origin Bora Bora Airport
City: Bora Bora
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: BOB
ICAO Code: NTTB
Coordinates: 16°26′39″S, 151°45′3″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