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How far is Medan from Chennai?

The distance between Chennai (Chennai International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 1421 miles / 2287 kilometers / 1235 nautical miles.

Chennai International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base

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1421
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2287
Kilometers
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1235
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 11 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
175 kg

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Distance from Chennai to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1421.365 miles
  • 2287.465 kilometers
  • 1235.132 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
  • 1421.618 miles
  • 2287.872 kilometers
  • 1235.352 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 Chennai to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Chennai International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Chennai to Medan generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chennai to Medan

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

Airport information

Origin Chennai International Airport
City: Chennai
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: MAA
ICAO Code: VOMM
Coordinates: 12°59′24″N, 80°10′9″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