How far is Medan from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 3753 miles / 6040 kilometers / 3261 nautical miles.

Distance from Riyadh to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3752.840 miles
• 6039.611 kilometers
• 3261.129 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

• 3751.396 miles
• 6037.286 kilometers
• 3259.874 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 Riyadh to Medan?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 7 hours and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Medan?

The time difference between Riyadh and Medan is 4 hours. Medan is 4 hours ahead of Riyadh.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Medan generates about 426 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 426 kilograms equals 938 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riyadh to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).

Airport information

Origin	King Khalid International Airport
City:	Riyadh
Country:	Saudi Arabia
IATA Code:	RUH
ICAO Code:	OERK
Coordinates:	24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E

Destination	Soewondo Air Force Base
City:	Medan
Country:	Indonesia
IATA Code:	MES
ICAO Code:	WIMM
Coordinates:	3°33′29″N, 98°40′18″E