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How far is Vadsø from Medan?

The distance between Medan (Kualanamu International Airport) and Vadsø (Vadsø Airport) is 5493 miles / 8840 kilometers / 4773 nautical miles.

Kualanamu International Airport – Vadsø Airport

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Distance from Medan to Vadsø

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5493.206 miles
  • 8840.458 kilometers
  • 4773.465 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
  • 5496.158 miles
  • 8845.209 kilometers
  • 4776.031 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 Vadsø?

The estimated flight time from Kualanamu International Airport to Vadsø Airport is 10 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) and Vadsø Airport (VDS)

On average, flying from Medan to Vadsø generates about 649 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 649 kilograms equals 1 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Medan to Vadsø

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) and Vadsø Airport (VDS).

Airport information

Origin Kualanamu International Airport
City: Medan
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: KNO
ICAO Code: WIMM
Coordinates: 3°38′31″N, 98°53′7″E
Destination Vadsø Airport
City: Vadsø
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: VDS
ICAO Code: ENVD
Coordinates: 70°3′55″N, 29°50′40″E