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How far is Medan from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 2922 miles / 4702 kilometers / 2539 nautical miles.

Seoul Incheon International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base

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Distance from Seoul to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2921.741 miles
  • 4702.087 kilometers
  • 2538.924 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
  • 2927.824 miles
  • 4711.876 kilometers
  • 2544.210 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 Seoul to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Incheon International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 6 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Seoul to Medan generates about 325 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 325 kilograms equals 716 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seoul to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).

Airport information

Origin Seoul Incheon International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: ICN
ICAO Code: RKSI
Coordinates: 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″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