How far is Medan from Kuantan?

The distance between Kuantan (Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 314 miles / 505 kilometers / 272 nautical miles.

Distance from Kuantan to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 313.565 miles
• 504.635 kilometers
• 272.481 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

• 313.215 miles
• 504.071 kilometers
• 272.177 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 Kuantan to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kuantan and Medan?

The time difference between Kuantan and Medan is 1 hour. Medan is 1 hour behind Kuantan.

Flight carbon footprint between Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Kuantan to Medan generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 157 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuantan to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).

Airport information

Origin	Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport
City:	Kuantan
Country:	Malaysia
IATA Code:	KUA
ICAO Code:	WMKD
Coordinates:	3°46′31″N, 103°12′32″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