How far is Medan from Tarakan?
The distance between Tarakan (Juwata International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 1305 miles / 2100 kilometers / 1134 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tarakan (TRK) to Medan (MES) is 2829 miles / 4553 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 164 hours 42 minutes.
Juwata International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base
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Distance from Tarakan to Medan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tarakan to Medan. 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 Tarakan to Medan?
The estimated flight time from Juwata International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 2 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tarakan and Medan?
The time difference between Tarakan and Medan is 1 hour. Medan is 1 hour behind Tarakan.
Flight carbon footprint between Juwata International Airport (TRK) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)
On average, flying from Tarakan to Medan 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 Tarakan to Medan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Juwata International Airport (TRK) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).
Airport information
| Origin | Juwata International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tarakan |
| Country: | Indonesia  |
| IATA Code: | TRK |
| ICAO Code: | WALR |
| Coordinates: | 3°19′36″N, 117°33′57″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 |