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How far is Burao from Medan?

The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Burao (Burao Airport) is 3669 miles / 5905 kilometers / 3188 nautical miles.

Soewondo Air Force Base – Burao Airport

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Distance from Medan to Burao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3668.907 miles
  • 5904.533 kilometers
  • 3188.193 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
  • 3664.942 miles
  • 5898.153 kilometers
  • 3184.748 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 Medan to Burao?

The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Burao Airport is 7 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Burao Airport (BUO)

On average, flying from Medan to Burao generates about 415 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 415 kilograms equals 916 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Medan to Burao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Burao Airport (BUO).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Burao Airport
City: Burao
Country: Somalia Flag of Somalia
IATA Code: BUO
ICAO Code: HCMV
Coordinates: 9°31′1″N, 45°34′1″E