How far is Nelson from Medan?
The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Nelson (Nelson Airport) is 5586 miles / 8990 kilometers / 4854 nautical miles.
Soewondo Air Force Base – Nelson Airport
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Distance from Medan to Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Medan to Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5585.925 miles
- 8989.674 kilometers
- 4854.036 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- 5587.065 miles
- 8991.509 kilometers
- 4855.026 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 Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Nelson Airport is 11 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Medan and Nelson?
The time difference between Medan and Nelson is 6 hours. Nelson is 6 hours ahead of Medan.
Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Nelson Airport (NSN)
On average, flying from Medan to Nelson generates about 661 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 661 kilograms equals 1 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Medan to Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Nelson Airport (NSN).
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 | Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nelson |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | NSN |
| ICAO Code: | NZNS |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′53″S, 173°13′15″E |