How far is Medan from Cairo?
The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 4743 miles / 7633 kilometers / 4121 nautical miles.
Cairo International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base
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Distance from Cairo to Medan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairo to Medan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4742.799 miles
- 7632.795 kilometers
- 4121.379 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- 4740.283 miles
- 7628.746 kilometers
- 4119.193 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 Cairo to Medan?
The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 9 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Medan?
The time difference between Cairo and Medan is 5 hours. Medan is 5 hours ahead of Cairo.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)
On average, flying from Cairo to Medan generates about 551 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 551 kilograms equals 1 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairo to Medan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairo |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | CAI |
| ICAO Code: | HECA |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″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 |