How far is Tarakan from Medan?
The distance between Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) and Tarakan (Juwata International Airport) is 1305 miles / 2100 kilometers / 1134 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Medan (MES) to Tarakan (TRK) is 2830 miles / 4554 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 164 hours 50 minutes.
Soewondo Air Force Base – Juwata International Airport
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Distance from Medan to Tarakan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Medan to Tarakan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1304.665 miles
- 2099.654 kilometers
- 1133.723 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- 1303.192 miles
- 2097.284 kilometers
- 1132.443 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 Tarakan?
The estimated flight time from Soewondo Air Force Base to Juwata International Airport is 2 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Medan and Tarakan?
The time difference between Medan and Tarakan is 1 hour. Tarakan is 1 hour ahead of Medan.
Flight carbon footprint between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Juwata International Airport (TRK)
On average, flying from Medan to Tarakan generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 369 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 Tarakan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) and Juwata International Airport (TRK).
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 | Juwata International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tarakan |
| Country: | Indonesia |
| IATA Code: | TRK |
| ICAO Code: | WALR |
| Coordinates: | 3°19′36″N, 117°33′57″E |