How far is Vanimo from Medan?
The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Vanimo (Vanimo Airport) is 2978 miles / 4793 kilometers / 2588 nautical miles.
Soewondo Air Force Base – Vanimo Airport
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Distance from Medan to Vanimo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Medan to Vanimo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2978.386 miles
- 4793.247 kilometers
- 2588.146 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- 2975.465 miles
- 4788.547 kilometers
- 2585.608 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 Vanimo?
The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Vanimo Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Medan and Vanimo?
The time difference between Medan and Vanimo is 3 hours. Vanimo is 3 hours ahead of Medan.
Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Vanimo Airport (VAI)
On average, flying from Medan to Vanimo generates about 332 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 332 kilograms equals 731 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Medan to Vanimo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Vanimo Airport (VAI).
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 | Vanimo Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vanimo |
| Country: | Papua New Guinea  |
| IATA Code: | VAI |
| ICAO Code: | AYVN |
| Coordinates: | 2°41′49″S, 141°18′7″E |