How far is Medan from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 9496 miles / 15282 kilometers / 8251 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Medan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Medan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9495.511 miles
- 15281.543 kilometers
- 8251.373 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- 9489.798 miles
- 15272.350 kilometers
- 8246.409 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 Washington D.C. to Medan?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 18 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Medan?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Medan generates about 1 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 223 kilograms equals 2 696 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Medan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Soewondo Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Medan |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | MES |
| ICAO Code: | WIMM |
| Coordinates: | 3°33′29″N, 98°40′18″E |