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How far is Medan from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 1890 miles / 3042 kilometers / 1642 nautical miles.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base

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Distance from Chengdu to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1890.105 miles
  • 3041.829 kilometers
  • 1642.456 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
  • 1898.404 miles
  • 3055.185 kilometers
  • 1649.668 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 Chengdu to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Medan generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chengdu to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).

Airport information

Origin Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CTU
ICAO Code: ZUUU
Coordinates: 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″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