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How far is Medan from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Medan (Kualanamu International Airport) is 2741 miles / 4411 kilometers / 2382 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Kualanamu International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2741.086 miles
  • 4411.351 kilometers
  • 2381.939 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
  • 2749.477 miles
  • 4424.855 kilometers
  • 2389.231 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 Beijing to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Kualanamu International Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO)

On average, flying from Beijing to Medan generates about 303 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 303 kilograms equals 669 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E
Destination Kualanamu International Airport
City: Medan
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: KNO
ICAO Code: WIMM
Coordinates: 3°38′31″N, 98°53′7″E