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How far is Medan from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 6038 miles / 9717 kilometers / 5247 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base

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Distance from Frankfurt to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6037.930 miles
  • 9717.106 kilometers
  • 5246.818 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
  • 6035.764 miles
  • 9713.620 kilometers
  • 5244.935 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 Frankfurt to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 11 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Medan generates about 722 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 722 kilograms equals 1 591 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″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