How far is Medan from Merauke?
The distance between Merauke (Mopah International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 2997 miles / 4823 kilometers / 2604 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Merauke (MKQ) to Medan (MES) is 5601 miles / 9014 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 639 hours 49 minutes.
Mopah International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base
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Distance from Merauke to Medan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Merauke to Medan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2996.629 miles
- 4822.606 kilometers
- 2603.999 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- 2994.768 miles
- 4819.611 kilometers
- 2602.382 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 Merauke to Medan?
The estimated flight time from Mopah International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 6 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Merauke and Medan?
The time difference between Merauke and Medan is 2 hours. Medan is 2 hours behind Merauke.
Flight carbon footprint between Mopah International Airport (MKQ) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)
On average, flying from Merauke to Medan generates about 334 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 334 kilograms equals 736 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Merauke to Medan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mopah International Airport (MKQ) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).
Airport information
| Origin | Mopah International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Merauke |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | MKQ |
| ICAO Code: | WAKK |
| Coordinates: | 8°31′13″S, 140°25′4″E |
| Destination | Soewondo Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Medan |
| Country: | Indonesia |
| IATA Code: | MES |
| ICAO Code: | WIMM |
| Coordinates: | 3°33′29″N, 98°40′18″E |