How far is Medan from Kuching?
The distance between Kuching (Kuching International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 819 miles / 1318 kilometers / 712 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kuching (KCH) to Medan (MES) is 2256 miles / 3630 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 142 hours 0 minutes.
Kuching International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base
Search flights
Distance from Kuching to Medan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuching to Medan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 819.247 miles
- 1318.450 kilometers
- 711.906 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- 818.493 miles
- 1317.236 kilometers
- 711.251 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 Kuching to Medan?
The estimated flight time from Kuching International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuching and Medan?
The time difference between Kuching and Medan is 1 hour. Medan is 1 hour behind Kuching.
Flight carbon footprint between Kuching International Airport (KCH) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)
On average, flying from Kuching to Medan generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 301 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuching to Medan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuching International Airport (KCH) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuching International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuching |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | KCH |
| ICAO Code: | WBGG |
| Coordinates: | 1°29′4″N, 110°20′49″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 |