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How far is Dili from Medan?

The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Dili (Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport) is 2030 miles / 3268 kilometers / 1764 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medan (MES) to Dili (DIL) is 3042 miles / 4895 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 142 hours 43 minutes.

Soewondo Air Force Base – Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport

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2030
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1764
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Distance from Medan to Dili

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2030.445 miles
  • 3267.684 kilometers
  • 1764.408 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
  • 2030.425 miles
  • 3267.652 kilometers
  • 1764.391 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 Dili?

The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL)

On average, flying from Medan to Dili generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 487 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 Dili

See the map of the shortest flight path between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL).

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 Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport
City: Dili
Country: Timor-Leste Flag of Timor-Leste
IATA Code: DIL
ICAO Code: WPDL
Coordinates: 8°32′47″S, 125°31′33″E