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How far is Benteng from Medan?

The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Benteng (Selayar/Aroepala Airport) is 1645 miles / 2648 kilometers / 1430 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medan (MES) to Benteng (KSR) is 2587 miles / 4164 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 137 hours 4 minutes.

Soewondo Air Force Base – Selayar/Aroepala Airport

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1645
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2648
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1430
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Distance from Medan to Benteng

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1645.311 miles
  • 2647.871 kilometers
  • 1429.736 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
  • 1645.286 miles
  • 2647.831 kilometers
  • 1429.714 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 Benteng?

The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Selayar/Aroepala Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Selayar/Aroepala Airport (KSR)

On average, flying from Medan to Benteng generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 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 Benteng

See the map of the shortest flight path between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Selayar/Aroepala Airport (KSR).

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 Selayar/Aroepala Airport
City: Benteng
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: KSR
ICAO Code: WAWH
Coordinates: 6°10′30″S, 120°26′10″E