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How far is Timika from Medan?

The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Timika (Timika Airport) is 2699 miles / 4343 kilometers / 2345 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Medan (MES) to Timika (TIM) is 5051 miles / 8129 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 455 hours 27 minutes.

Soewondo Air Force Base – Timika Airport

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2699
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4343
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2345
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Distance from Medan to Timika

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2698.892 miles
  • 4343.446 kilometers
  • 2345.273 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
  • 2696.632 miles
  • 4339.808 kilometers
  • 2343.309 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 Timika?

The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Timika Airport is 5 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Timika Airport (TIM)

On average, flying from Medan to Timika generates about 299 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 299 kilograms equals 658 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 Timika

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

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 Timika Airport
City: Timika
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: TIM
ICAO Code: WABP
Coordinates: 4°31′41″S, 136°53′13″E