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How far is Medan from Pyongyang?

The distance between Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 2983 miles / 4800 kilometers / 2592 nautical miles.

Pyongyang International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base

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Distance from Pyongyang to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2982.855 miles
  • 4800.440 kilometers
  • 2592.030 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
  • 2989.466 miles
  • 4811.078 kilometers
  • 2597.775 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 Pyongyang to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Pyongyang International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Pyongyang to Medan generates about 332 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 332 kilograms equals 732 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Pyongyang to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).

Airport information

Origin Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″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