How far is Medan from Helsinki?
The distance between Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 5450 miles / 8770 kilometers / 4736 nautical miles.
Helsinki Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base
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Distance from Helsinki to Medan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Helsinki to Medan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5449.621 miles
- 8770.314 kilometers
- 4735.591 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- 5451.299 miles
- 8773.015 kilometers
- 4737.049 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 Helsinki to Medan?
The estimated flight time from Helsinki Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 10 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Helsinki and Medan?
The time difference between Helsinki and Medan is 5 hours. Medan is 5 hours ahead of Helsinki.
Flight carbon footprint between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)
On average, flying from Helsinki to Medan generates about 643 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 643 kilograms equals 1 417 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Helsinki to Medan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).
Airport information
| Origin | Helsinki Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Helsinki |
| Country: | Finland  |
| IATA Code: | HEL |
| ICAO Code: | EFHK |
| Coordinates: | 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″E |
| Destination | Soewondo Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Medan |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | MES |
| ICAO Code: | WIMM |
| Coordinates: | 3°33′29″N, 98°40′18″E |