How far is Medan from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 1026 miles / 1652 kilometers / 892 nautical miles.
Wattay International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base
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Distance from Vientiane to Medan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Medan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1026.314 miles
- 1651.693 kilometers
- 891.843 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- 1031.227 miles
- 1659.599 kilometers
- 896.112 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 Vientiane to Medan?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 2 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Medan?
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Medan generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Vientiane to Medan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).
Airport information
| Origin | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″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 |