How far is Sydney from Medan?
The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 4281 miles / 6890 kilometers / 3720 nautical miles.
Soewondo Air Force Base – Sydney Airport
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Distance from Medan to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Medan to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4281.185 miles
- 6889.899 kilometers
- 3720.248 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- 4284.486 miles
- 6895.211 kilometers
- 3723.116 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 Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Sydney Airport is 8 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Medan and Sydney?
The time difference between Medan and Sydney is 4 hours. Sydney is 4 hours ahead of Medan.
Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Sydney Airport (SYD)
On average, flying from Medan to Sydney generates about 492 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 492 kilograms equals 1 084 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Medan to Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Sydney Airport (SYD).
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 | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |