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How far is Medan from Kunming?

The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 1498 miles / 2412 kilometers / 1302 nautical miles.

Kunming Changshui International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base

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Distance from Kunming to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1498.487 miles
  • 2411.581 kilometers
  • 1302.149 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
  • 1505.520 miles
  • 2422.900 kilometers
  • 1308.261 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 Kunming to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Kunming to Medan generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kunming to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).

Airport information

Origin Kunming Changshui International Airport
City: Kunming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KMG
ICAO Code: ZPPP
Coordinates: 24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″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