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How far is Medan from Cologne?

The distance between Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 6097 miles / 9811 kilometers / 5298 nautical miles.

Cologne Bonn Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base

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Distance from Cologne to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6096.565 miles
  • 9811.470 kilometers
  • 5297.770 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
  • 6094.358 miles
  • 9807.918 kilometers
  • 5295.852 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 Cologne to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Cologne Bonn Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 12 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Cologne to Medan generates about 730 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 730 kilograms equals 1 609 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cologne to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).

Airport information

Origin Cologne Bonn Airport
City: Cologne
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: CGN
ICAO Code: EDDK
Coordinates: 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″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