How far is Istanbul from Medan?

The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 4986 miles / 8024 kilometers / 4333 nautical miles.

Distance from Medan to Istanbul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4985.838 miles
• 8023.929 kilometers
• 4332.575 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

• 4985.083 miles
• 8022.713 kilometers
• 4331.918 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 Istanbul?

The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 9 hours and 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between Medan and Istanbul?

The time difference between Medan and Istanbul is 4 hours. Istanbul is 4 hours behind Medan.

Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Medan to Istanbul generates about 582 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 582 kilograms equals 1 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Medan to Istanbul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

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	Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City:	Istanbul
Country:	Turkey
IATA Code:	SAW
ICAO Code:	LTFJ
Coordinates:	40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E