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How far is Medan from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 2341 miles / 3768 kilometers / 2035 nautical miles.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base

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Distance from Nanjing to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2341.278 miles
  • 3767.922 kilometers
  • 2034.515 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
  • 2347.465 miles
  • 3777.879 kilometers
  • 2039.891 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 Nanjing to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Medan generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 566 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E
Destination 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