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How far is Waisai from Medan?

The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Waisai (Marinda Airport) is 2236 miles / 3598 kilometers / 1943 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medan (MES) to Waisai (RJM) is 4351 miles / 7003 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 280 hours 11 minutes.

Soewondo Air Force Base – Marinda Airport

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1943
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Distance from Medan to Waisai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2235.993 miles
  • 3598.482 kilometers
  • 1943.025 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
  • 2233.711 miles
  • 3594.809 kilometers
  • 1941.042 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 Waisai?

The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Marinda Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Marinda Airport (RJM)

On average, flying from Medan to Waisai generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 539 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 Waisai

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

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 Marinda Airport
City: Waisai
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: RJM
ICAO Code: WASN
Coordinates: 0°25′23″S, 130°46′23″E