How far is Medan from Penang?
The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 163 miles / 262 kilometers / 142 nautical miles.
Penang International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base
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Distance from Penang to Medan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Penang to Medan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 162.896 miles
- 262.155 kilometers
- 141.553 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- 163.298 miles
- 262.802 kilometers
- 141.902 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 Penang to Medan?
The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Penang and Medan?
The time difference between Penang and Medan is 1 hour. Medan is 1 hour behind Penang.
Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)
On average, flying from Penang to Medan generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 108 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Penang to Medan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).
Airport information
| Origin | Penang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Penang |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | PEN |
| ICAO Code: | WMKP |
| Coordinates: | 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″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 |