How far is Kuching from Medan?
The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Kuching (Kuching International Airport) is 819 miles / 1318 kilometers / 712 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Medan (MES) to Kuching (KCH) is 2259 miles / 3635 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 142 hours 5 minutes.
Soewondo Air Force Base – Kuching International Airport
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Distance from Medan to Kuching
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Medan to Kuching. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 819.247 miles
- 1318.450 kilometers
- 711.906 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- 818.493 miles
- 1317.236 kilometers
- 711.251 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 Kuching?
The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Kuching International Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Medan and Kuching?
The time difference between Medan and Kuching is 1 hour. Kuching is 1 hour ahead of Medan.
Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Kuching International Airport (KCH)
On average, flying from Medan to Kuching generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 301 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 Kuching
See the map of the shortest flight path between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Kuching International Airport (KCH).
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 | Kuching International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuching |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | KCH |
| ICAO Code: | WBGG |
| Coordinates: | 1°29′4″N, 110°20′49″E |