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How far is Medan from Tachileik?

The distance between Tachileik (Tachilek Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 1167 miles / 1877 kilometers / 1014 nautical miles.

Tachilek Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base

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1167
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1877
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1014
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 42 min
CO2 emission
160 kg

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Distance from Tachileik to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1166.624 miles
  • 1877.500 kilometers
  • 1013.769 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
  • 1172.546 miles
  • 1887.029 kilometers
  • 1018.914 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 Tachileik to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Tachilek Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tachilek Airport (THL) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Tachileik to Medan generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tachileik to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tachilek Airport (THL) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).

Airport information

Origin Tachilek Airport
City: Tachileik
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: THL
ICAO Code: VYTL
Coordinates: 20°29′1″N, 99°56′7″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