Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Medan from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 6412 miles / 10319 kilometers / 5572 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base

Distance arrow
6412
Miles
Distance arrow
10319
Kilometers
Distance arrow
5572
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from London to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6412.060 miles
  • 10319.210 kilometers
  • 5571.928 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
  • 6408.990 miles
  • 10314.269 kilometers
  • 5569.260 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 London to Medan?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 12 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from London to Medan generates about 773 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 773 kilograms equals 1 704 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W
Destination Soewondo Air Force Base
City: Medan
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: MES
ICAO Code: WIMM
Coordinates: 3°33′29″N, 98°40′18″E