How far is Medan from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 5020 miles / 8078 kilometers / 4362 nautical miles.
Istanbul Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base
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Distance from Istanbul to Medan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Medan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5019.585 miles
- 8078.240 kilometers
- 4361.900 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- 5018.810 miles
- 8076.992 kilometers
- 4361.227 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 Istanbul to Medan?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 10 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Medan?
The time difference between Istanbul and Medan is 4 hours. Medan is 4 hours ahead of Istanbul.
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Medan generates about 586 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 586 kilograms equals 1 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Istanbul to Medan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″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 |