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How far is Medan from Sharjah?

The distance between Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 3233 miles / 5203 kilometers / 2809 nautical miles.

Sharjah International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base

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Distance from Sharjah to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3232.994 miles
  • 5203.000 kilometers
  • 2809.395 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
  • 3232.947 miles
  • 5202.924 kilometers
  • 2809.354 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 Sharjah to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Sharjah International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 6 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Sharjah to Medan generates about 362 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 362 kilograms equals 799 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sharjah to Medan

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

Airport information

Origin Sharjah International Airport
City: Sharjah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: SHJ
ICAO Code: OMSJ
Coordinates: 25°19′42″N, 55°31′1″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