How far is Lahad Datu from Medan?
The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Lahad Datu (Lahad Datu Airport) is 1359 miles / 2188 kilometers / 1181 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Medan (MES) to Lahad Datu (LDU) is 3197 miles / 5145 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 161 hours 44 minutes.
Soewondo Air Force Base – Lahad Datu Airport
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Distance from Medan to Lahad Datu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Medan to Lahad Datu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1359.275 miles
- 2187.541 kilometers
- 1181.178 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- 1357.781 miles
- 2185.137 kilometers
- 1179.879 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 Lahad Datu?
The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Lahad Datu Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Medan and Lahad Datu?
The time difference between Medan and Lahad Datu is 1 hour. Lahad Datu is 1 hour ahead of Medan.
Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)
On average, flying from Medan to Lahad Datu generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 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 Lahad Datu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Lahad Datu Airport (LDU).
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 | Lahad Datu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lahad Datu |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | LDU |
| ICAO Code: | WBKD |
| Coordinates: | 5°1′56″N, 118°19′26″E |