How far is Medan from Lahad Datu?
The distance between Lahad Datu (Lahad Datu Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 1359 miles / 2188 kilometers / 1181 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lahad Datu (LDU) to Medan (MES) is 3195 miles / 5142 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 161 hours 33 minutes.
Lahad Datu Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base
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Distance from Lahad Datu to Medan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lahad Datu to Medan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1359.275 miles
- 2187.541 kilometers
- 1181.178 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- 1357.781 miles
- 2185.137 kilometers
- 1179.879 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 Lahad Datu to Medan?
The estimated flight time from Lahad Datu Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 3 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lahad Datu and Medan?
The time difference between Lahad Datu and Medan is 1 hour. Medan is 1 hour behind Lahad Datu.
Flight carbon footprint between Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)
On average, flying from Lahad Datu to Medan generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lahad Datu to Medan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).
Airport information
| Origin | Lahad Datu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lahad Datu |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | LDU |
| ICAO Code: | WBKD |
| Coordinates: | 5°1′56″N, 118°19′26″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 |