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How far is Banda Islands from Medan?

The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Banda Islands (Bandanaira Airport) is 2229 miles / 3587 kilometers / 1937 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medan (MES) to Banda Islands (NDA) is 3523 miles / 5669 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 348 hours 14 minutes.

Soewondo Air Force Base – Bandanaira Airport

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2229
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3587
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1937
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Distance from Medan to Banda Islands

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2228.831 miles
  • 3586.955 kilometers
  • 1936.801 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
  • 2227.259 miles
  • 3584.426 kilometers
  • 1935.435 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 Banda Islands?

The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Bandanaira Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Bandanaira Airport (NDA)

On average, flying from Medan to Banda Islands generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 537 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 Banda Islands

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

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 Bandanaira Airport
City: Banda Islands
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: NDA
ICAO Code: WAPC
Coordinates: 4°31′17″S, 129°54′19″E