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How far is Medan from Gold Coast?

The distance between Gold Coast (Gold Coast Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 4246 miles / 6834 kilometers / 3690 nautical miles.

Gold Coast Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base

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3690
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Distance from Gold Coast to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4246.389 miles
  • 6833.901 kilometers
  • 3690.012 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
  • 4247.749 miles
  • 6836.090 kilometers
  • 3691.193 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 Gold Coast to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Gold Coast Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 8 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Gold Coast to Medan generates about 487 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 487 kilograms equals 1 074 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Gold Coast to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).

Airport information

Origin Gold Coast Airport
City: Gold Coast
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: OOL
ICAO Code: YBCG
Coordinates: 28°9′51″S, 153°30′18″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