How far is Medan from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Medan (Kualanamu International Airport) is 4274 miles / 6878 kilometers / 3714 nautical miles.
Sydney Airport – Kualanamu International Airport
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Distance from Sydney to Medan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Medan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4274.026 miles
- 6878.377 kilometers
- 3714.027 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- 4277.400 miles
- 6883.808 kilometers
- 3716.959 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 Sydney to Medan?
The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Kualanamu International Airport is 8 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Medan?
The time difference between Sydney and Medan is 4 hours. Medan is 4 hours behind Sydney.
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO)
On average, flying from Sydney to Medan generates about 491 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 491 kilograms equals 1 082 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sydney to Medan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO).
Airport information
| Origin | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |
| Destination | Kualanamu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Medan |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | KNO |
| ICAO Code: | WIMM |
| Coordinates: | 3°38′31″N, 98°53′7″E |