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How far is Medan from Busan?

The distance between Busan (Gimhae International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 2913 miles / 4689 kilometers / 2532 nautical miles.

Gimhae International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base

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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)
  • 2913.479 miles
  • 4688.790 kilometers
  • 2531.744 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
  • 2918.514 miles
  • 4696.893 kilometers
  • 2536.119 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 Soewondo Air Force Base is 6 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gimhae International Airport (PUS) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Busan to Medan generates about 324 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 324 kilograms equals 714 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 Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).

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 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