How far is Medan from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 1317 miles / 2120 kilometers / 1145 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base
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Distance from Colombo to Medan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Medan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1317.349 miles
- 2120.067 kilometers
- 1144.745 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- 1316.151 miles
- 2118.140 kilometers
- 1143.704 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 Colombo to Medan?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 2 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Medan?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)
On average, flying from Colombo to Medan generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Medan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).
Airport information
| Origin | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″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 |