How far is Rota from Medan?

The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Rota (Rota International Airport) is 3259 miles / 5244 kilometers / 2832 nautical miles.

Distance from Medan to Rota

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3258.703 miles
• 5244.374 kilometers
• 2831.736 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

• 3255.849 miles
• 5239.781 kilometers
• 2829.256 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 Rota?

The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Rota International Airport is 6 hours and 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Medan and Rota?

The time difference between Medan and Rota is 3 hours. Rota is 3 hours ahead of Medan.

Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Rota International Airport (ROP)

On average, flying from Medan to Rota generates about 365 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 365 kilograms equals 805 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Medan to Rota

See the map of the shortest flight path between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Rota International Airport (ROP).

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	Rota International Airport
City:	Rota
Country:	Northern Mariana Islands
IATA Code:	ROP
ICAO Code:	PGRO
Coordinates:	14°10′27″N, 145°14′34″E