How far is Bontang from Medan?

The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Bontang (Bontang Airport) is 1321 miles / 2126 kilometers / 1148 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medan (MES) to Bontang (BXT) is 2420 miles / 3895 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 144 hours 36 minutes.

Distance from Medan to Bontang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1321.067 miles
• 2126.051 kilometers
• 1147.976 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

• 1319.870 miles
• 2124.124 kilometers
• 1146.935 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 Bontang?

The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Bontang Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Medan and Bontang?

The time difference between Medan and Bontang is 1 hour. Bontang is 1 hour ahead of Medan.

Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Bontang Airport (BXT)

On average, flying from Medan to Bontang generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 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 Bontang

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

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	Bontang Airport
City:	Bontang
Country:	Indonesia
IATA Code:	BXT
ICAO Code:	WALC
Coordinates:	0°7′10″N, 117°28′29″E