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How far is Canberra from Medan?

The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Canberra (Canberra Airport) is 4224 miles / 6797 kilometers / 3670 nautical miles.

Soewondo Air Force Base – Canberra Airport

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Distance from Medan to Canberra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4223.567 miles
  • 6797.172 kilometers
  • 3670.179 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
  • 4227.590 miles
  • 6803.647 kilometers
  • 3673.675 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 Canberra?

The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Canberra Airport is 8 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Canberra Airport (CBR)

On average, flying from Medan to Canberra generates about 484 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 484 kilograms equals 1 068 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Medan to Canberra

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

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 Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E