How far is Palu from Medan?
The distance between Medan (Kualanamu International Airport) and Palu (Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport) is 1487 miles / 2393 kilometers / 1292 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Medan (KNO) to Palu (PLW) is 3224 miles / 5188 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 155 hours 23 minutes.
Kualanamu International Airport – Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport
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Distance from Medan to Palu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Medan to Palu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1486.896 miles
- 2392.926 kilometers
- 1292.077 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- 1485.674 miles
- 2390.960 kilometers
- 1291.015 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 Medan to Palu?
The estimated flight time from Kualanamu International Airport to Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Medan and Palu?
The time difference between Medan and Palu is 1 hour. Palu is 1 hour ahead of Medan.
Flight carbon footprint between Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) and Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW)
On average, flying from Medan to Palu generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Medan to Palu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) and Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport (PLW).
Airport information
| Origin | Kualanamu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Medan |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | KNO |
| ICAO Code: | WIMM |
| Coordinates: | 3°38′31″N, 98°53′7″E |
| Destination | Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palu |
| Country: | Indonesia |
| IATA Code: | PLW |
| ICAO Code: | WAML |
| Coordinates: | 0°55′6″S, 119°54′36″E |