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How far is Lapu-Lapu City from Medan?

The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Lapu-Lapu City (Mactan–Cebu International Airport) is 1797 miles / 2893 kilometers / 1562 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medan (MES) to Lapu-Lapu City (CEB) is 4549 miles / 7321 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 285 hours 9 minutes.

Soewondo Air Force Base – Mactan–Cebu International Airport

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Distance from Medan to Lapu-Lapu City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1797.425 miles
  • 2892.675 kilometers
  • 1561.919 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
  • 1796.117 miles
  • 2890.570 kilometers
  • 1560.783 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 Lapu-Lapu City?

The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Mactan–Cebu International Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB)

On average, flying from Medan to Lapu-Lapu City generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Medan to Lapu-Lapu City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Mactan–Cebu International Airport (CEB).

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 Mactan–Cebu International Airport
City: Lapu-Lapu City
Country: Philippines Flag of Philippines
IATA Code: CEB
ICAO Code: RPVM
Coordinates: 10°18′26″N, 123°58′44″E