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How far is Medan from Tokyo?

The distance between Tokyo (Narita International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 3462 miles / 5571 kilometers / 3008 nautical miles.

Narita International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base

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3008
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Distance from Tokyo to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3461.964 miles
  • 5571.491 kilometers
  • 3008.364 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
  • 3464.883 miles
  • 5576.189 kilometers
  • 3010.901 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 Tokyo to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Narita International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 7 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Tokyo to Medan generates about 390 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 390 kilograms equals 860 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tokyo to Medan

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

Airport information

Origin Narita International Airport
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: NRT
ICAO Code: RJAA
Coordinates: 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″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