How far is Medan from Ujung Pandang?
The distance between Ujung Pandang (Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 1560 miles / 2510 kilometers / 1355 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ujung Pandang (UPG) to Medan (MES) is 2761 miles / 4443 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 146 hours 6 minutes.
Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base
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Distance from Ujung Pandang to Medan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ujung Pandang to Medan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1559.775 miles
- 2510.215 kilometers
- 1355.407 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- 1559.536 miles
- 2509.830 kilometers
- 1355.200 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 Ujung Pandang to Medan?
The estimated flight time from Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ujung Pandang and Medan?
The time difference between Ujung Pandang and Medan is 1 hour. Medan is 1 hour behind Ujung Pandang.
Flight carbon footprint between Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)
On average, flying from Ujung Pandang to Medan generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ujung Pandang to Medan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).
Airport information
| Origin | Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ujung Pandang |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | UPG |
| ICAO Code: | WAAA |
| Coordinates: | 5°3′41″S, 119°33′14″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 |