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How far is Medan from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Medan (Kualanamu International Airport) is 8011 miles / 12893 kilometers / 6961 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Kualanamu International Airport

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8011
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12893
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6961
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Flight time duration
15 h 40 min
CO2 emission
1 000 kg

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Distance from Vancouver to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8011.031 miles
  • 12892.505 kilometers
  • 6961.396 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
  • 8004.631 miles
  • 12882.205 kilometers
  • 6955.834 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 Vancouver to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Kualanamu International Airport is 15 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Medan generates about 1 000 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 000 kilograms equals 2 205 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
Destination Kualanamu International Airport
City: Medan
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: KNO
ICAO Code: WIMM
Coordinates: 3°38′31″N, 98°53′7″E