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How far is Medan from Dubai?

The distance between Dubai (Dubai International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 3240 miles / 5215 kilometers / 2816 nautical miles.

Dubai International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base

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5215
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Distance from Dubai to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3240.156 miles
  • 5214.525 kilometers
  • 2815.618 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
  • 3240.065 miles
  • 5214.379 kilometers
  • 2815.540 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 Dubai to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 6 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Dubai to Medan generates about 363 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 363 kilograms equals 800 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dubai to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).

Airport information

Origin Dubai International Airport
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DXB
ICAO Code: OMDB
Coordinates: 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″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