How far is Medan from Biak?
The distance between Biak (Frans Kaisiepo International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 2609 miles / 4198 kilometers / 2267 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Biak (BIK) to Medan (MES) is 4777 miles / 7688 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 318 hours 0 minutes.
Frans Kaisiepo International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base
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Distance from Biak to Medan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Biak to Medan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2608.663 miles
- 4198.237 kilometers
- 2266.866 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- 2606.014 miles
- 4193.974 kilometers
- 2264.565 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 Biak to Medan?
The estimated flight time from Frans Kaisiepo International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 5 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Biak and Medan?
The time difference between Biak and Medan is 2 hours. Medan is 2 hours behind Biak.
Flight carbon footprint between Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)
On average, flying from Biak to Medan generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 635 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Biak to Medan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).
Airport information
| Origin | Frans Kaisiepo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Biak |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | BIK |
| ICAO Code: | WABB |
| Coordinates: | 1°11′24″S, 136°6′28″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 |