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How far is Medan from Busan?

The distance between Busan (Gimhae International Airport) and Medan (Kualanamu International Airport) is 2900 miles / 4667 kilometers / 2520 nautical miles.

Gimhae International Airport – Kualanamu International Airport

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Distance from Busan to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2899.859 miles
  • 4666.871 kilometers
  • 2519.909 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
  • 2904.901 miles
  • 4674.985 kilometers
  • 2524.290 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 Busan to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Gimhae International Airport to Kualanamu International Airport is 5 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gimhae International Airport (PUS) and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO)

On average, flying from Busan to Medan generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 711 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Busan to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gimhae International Airport (PUS) and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO).

Airport information

Origin Gimhae International Airport
City: Busan
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: PUS
ICAO Code: RKPK
Coordinates: 35°10′46″N, 128°56′16″E
Destination Kualanamu International Airport
City: Medan
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: KNO
ICAO Code: WIMM
Coordinates: 3°38′31″N, 98°53′7″E