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How far is Medan from Sapporo?

The distance between Sapporo (New Chitose Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 3776 miles / 6076 kilometers / 3281 nautical miles.

New Chitose Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base

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Distance from Sapporo to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3775.633 miles
  • 6076.292 kilometers
  • 3280.935 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
  • 3779.856 miles
  • 6083.089 kilometers
  • 3284.605 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 Sapporo to Medan?

The estimated flight time from New Chitose Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 7 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Sapporo to Medan generates about 428 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 428 kilograms equals 945 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sapporo to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).

Airport information

Origin New Chitose Airport
City: Sapporo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: CTS
ICAO Code: RJCC
Coordinates: 42°46′30″N, 141°41′31″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