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How far is Atambua from Medan?

The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Atambua (Haliwen Airport) is 2006 miles / 3229 kilometers / 1743 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medan (MES) to Atambua (ABU) is 2963 miles / 4768 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 140 hours 43 minutes.

Soewondo Air Force Base – Haliwen Airport

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Distance from Medan to Atambua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2006.210 miles
  • 3228.682 kilometers
  • 1743.349 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
  • 2006.444 miles
  • 3229.059 kilometers
  • 1743.552 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 Atambua?

The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Haliwen Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Haliwen Airport (ABU)

On average, flying from Medan to Atambua generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 482 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 Atambua

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Haliwen Airport
City: Atambua
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: ABU
ICAO Code: WATA
Coordinates: 9°4′22″S, 124°54′17″E