How far is Medan from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 4281 miles / 6890 kilometers / 3720 nautical miles.
Sydney Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base
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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)- 4281.185 miles
- 6889.899 kilometers
- 3720.248 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- 4284.486 miles
- 6895.211 kilometers
- 3723.116 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 Soewondo Air Force Base is 8 hours and 36 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 Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)
On average, flying from Sydney to Medan generates about 492 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 492 kilograms equals 1 084 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 Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).
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 | Soewondo Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Medan |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | MES |
| ICAO Code: | WIMM |
| Coordinates: | 3°33′29″N, 98°40′18″E |