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How far is Medan from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Medan (Kualanamu International Airport) is 1665 miles / 2680 kilometers / 1447 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Kualanamu International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1665.122 miles
  • 2679.754 kilometers
  • 1446.951 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
  • 1669.897 miles
  • 2687.439 kilometers
  • 1451.101 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 Guangzhou to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kualanamu International Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Medan generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E
Destination Kualanamu International Airport
City: Medan
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: KNO
ICAO Code: WIMM
Coordinates: 3°38′31″N, 98°53′7″E