How far is Biak from Medan?
The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Biak (Frans Kaisiepo International Airport) is 2609 miles / 4198 kilometers / 2267 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Medan (MES) to Biak (BIK) is 4783 miles / 7697 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 317 hours 55 minutes.
Soewondo Air Force Base – Frans Kaisiepo International Airport
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Distance from Medan to Biak
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Medan to Biak. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2608.663 miles
- 4198.237 kilometers
- 2266.866 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- 2606.014 miles
- 4193.974 kilometers
- 2264.565 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 Biak?
The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Frans Kaisiepo International Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Medan and Biak?
The time difference between Medan and Biak is 2 hours. Biak is 2 hours ahead of Medan.
Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK)
On average, flying from Medan to Biak generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 635 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 Biak
See the map of the shortest flight path between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Frans Kaisiepo International Airport (BIK).
Airport information
| Origin | Soewondo Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Medan |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | MES |
| ICAO Code: | WIMM |
| Coordinates: | 3°33′29″N, 98°40′18″E |
| Destination | Frans Kaisiepo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Biak |
| Country: | Indonesia |
| IATA Code: | BIK |
| ICAO Code: | WABB |
| Coordinates: | 1°11′24″S, 136°6′28″E |