How far is Elcho Island from Medan?
The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Elcho Island (Elcho Island Airport) is 2754 miles / 4432 kilometers / 2393 nautical miles.
Soewondo Air Force Base – Elcho Island Airport
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Distance from Medan to Elcho Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Medan to Elcho Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2753.751 miles
- 4431.732 kilometers
- 2392.944 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- 2753.344 miles
- 4431.078 kilometers
- 2392.591 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 Elcho Island?
The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Elcho Island Airport is 5 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Medan and Elcho Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC)
On average, flying from Medan to Elcho Island generates about 305 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 305 kilograms equals 672 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Medan to Elcho Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Elcho Island Airport (ELC).
Airport information
| Origin | Soewondo Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Medan |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | MES |
| ICAO Code: | WIMM |
| Coordinates: | 3°33′29″N, 98°40′18″E |
| Destination | Elcho Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elcho Island |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | ELC |
| ICAO Code: | YELD |
| Coordinates: | 12°1′9″S, 135°34′15″E |