How far is Medan from Bontang?

The distance between Bontang (Bontang Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 1321 miles / 2126 kilometers / 1148 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bontang (BXT) to Medan (MES) is 2421 miles / 3896 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 144 hours 31 minutes.

Distance from Bontang to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1321.067 miles
• 2126.051 kilometers
• 1147.976 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

• 1319.870 miles
• 2124.124 kilometers
• 1146.935 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 Bontang to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Bontang Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bontang and Medan?

The time difference between Bontang and Medan is 1 hour. Medan is 1 hour behind Bontang.

Flight carbon footprint between Bontang Airport (BXT) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Bontang to Medan generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bontang to Medan

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

Airport information

Origin	Bontang Airport
City:	Bontang
Country:	Indonesia
IATA Code:	BXT
ICAO Code:	WALC
Coordinates:	0°7′10″N, 117°28′29″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