How far is Medan from Cairns?
The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 3509 miles / 5647 kilometers / 3049 nautical miles.
Cairns Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base
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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)- 3509.082 miles
- 5647.321 kilometers
- 3049.309 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- 3508.593 miles
- 5646.534 kilometers
- 3048.884 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 Soewondo Air Force Base is 7 hours and 8 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 Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)
On average, flying from Cairns to Medan generates about 396 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 396 kilograms equals 872 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 Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).
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 | Soewondo Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Medan |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | MES |
| ICAO Code: | WIMM |
| Coordinates: | 3°33′29″N, 98°40′18″E |