How far is Medan from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Medan (Kualanamu International Airport) is 3498 miles / 5630 kilometers / 3040 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Kualanamu International Airport
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Distance from Cairns to Medan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Medan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3498.199 miles
- 5629.805 kilometers
- 3039.852 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- 3497.766 miles
- 5629.109 kilometers
- 3039.476 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 Cairns to Medan?
The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Kualanamu International Airport is 7 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairns and Medan?
The time difference between Cairns and Medan is 3 hours. Medan is 3 hours behind Cairns.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO)
On average, flying from Cairns to Medan generates about 394 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 394 kilograms equals 869 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairns to Medan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairns Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairns |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | CNS |
| ICAO Code: | YBCS |
| Coordinates: | 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E |
| Destination | Kualanamu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Medan |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | KNO |
| ICAO Code: | WIMM |
| Coordinates: | 3°38′31″N, 98°53′7″E |