How far is Medan from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 4103 miles / 6603 kilometers / 3565 nautical miles.
Essendon Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base
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Distance from Melbourne to Medan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Medan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4103.017 miles
- 6603.165 kilometers
- 3565.424 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- 4108.476 miles
- 6611.951 kilometers
- 3570.168 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 Melbourne to Medan?
The estimated flight time from Essendon Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 8 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Medan?
The time difference between Melbourne and Medan is 4 hours. Medan is 4 hours behind Melbourne.
Flight carbon footprint between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Medan generates about 469 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 469 kilograms equals 1 034 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Medan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Essendon Airport (MEB) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).
Airport information
| Origin | Essendon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEB |
| ICAO Code: | YMEN |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′41″S, 144°54′7″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 |