How far is Medan from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 217 miles / 349 kilometers / 189 nautical miles.

Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 217.143 miles
• 349.457 kilometers
• 188.692 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

• 216.994 miles
• 349.218 kilometers
• 188.563 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 Kuala Lumpur to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Medan?

The time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Medan is 1 hour. Medan is 1 hour behind Kuala Lumpur.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Medan generates about 57 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 57 kilograms equals 126 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).

Airport information

Origin	Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City:	Kuala Lumpur
Country:	Malaysia
IATA Code:	KUL
ICAO Code:	WMKK
Coordinates:	2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″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