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How far is London from Medan?

The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 6412 miles / 10319 kilometers / 5572 nautical miles.

Soewondo Air Force Base – London Gatwick Airport

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Distance from Medan to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6412.060 miles
  • 10319.210 kilometers
  • 5571.928 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
  • 6408.990 miles
  • 10314.269 kilometers
  • 5569.260 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to London Gatwick Airport is 12 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

On average, flying from Medan to London generates about 773 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 773 kilograms equals 1 704 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Medan to London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

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 London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W