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How far is Medan from Banda Islands?

The distance between Banda Islands (Bandanaira Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 2229 miles / 3587 kilometers / 1937 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Banda Islands (NDA) to Medan (MES) is 3520 miles / 5665 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 348 hours 10 minutes.

Bandanaira Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base

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2229
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3587
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1937
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Distance from Banda Islands to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2228.831 miles
  • 3586.955 kilometers
  • 1936.801 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
  • 2227.259 miles
  • 3584.426 kilometers
  • 1935.435 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 Banda Islands to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Bandanaira Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandanaira Airport (NDA) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Banda Islands to Medan generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 537 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Banda Islands to Medan

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

Airport information

Origin Bandanaira Airport
City: Banda Islands
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: NDA
ICAO Code: WAPC
Coordinates: 4°31′17″S, 129°54′19″E
Destination 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