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How far is Medan from Gan?

The distance between Gan (Gan International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 1788 miles / 2878 kilometers / 1554 nautical miles.

Gan International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base

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1788
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1554
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Distance from Gan to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1788.028 miles
  • 2877.551 kilometers
  • 1553.753 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
  • 1786.345 miles
  • 2874.843 kilometers
  • 1552.291 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 Gan to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Gan International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gan International Airport (GAN) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Gan to Medan generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gan to Medan

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

Airport information

Origin Gan International Airport
City: Gan
Country: Maldives Flag of Maldives
IATA Code: GAN
ICAO Code: VRMG
Coordinates: 0°41′36″S, 73°9′20″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