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How far is Lahad Datu from Medan?

The distance between Medan (Kualanamu International Airport) and Lahad Datu (Lahad Datu Airport) is 1344 miles / 2163 kilometers / 1168 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medan (KNO) to Lahad Datu (LDU) is 3186 miles / 5127 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 161 hours 34 minutes.

Kualanamu International Airport – Lahad Datu Airport

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Distance from Medan to Lahad Datu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1344.093 miles
  • 2163.107 kilometers
  • 1167.985 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
  • 1342.610 miles
  • 2160.722 kilometers
  • 1166.696 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 Medan to Lahad Datu?

The estimated flight time from Kualanamu International Airport to Lahad Datu Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) and Lahad Datu Airport (LDU)

On average, flying from Medan to Lahad Datu generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Medan to Lahad Datu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) and Lahad Datu Airport (LDU).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Lahad Datu Airport
City: Lahad Datu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: LDU
ICAO Code: WBKD
Coordinates: 5°1′56″N, 118°19′26″E