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How far is Medan from Waingapu?

The distance between Waingapu (Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 1746 miles / 2810 kilometers / 1517 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waingapu (WGP) to Medan (MES) is 2494 miles / 4013 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 27 minutes.

Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base

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Distance from Waingapu to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1745.929 miles
  • 2809.801 kilometers
  • 1517.171 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
  • 1747.106 miles
  • 2811.694 kilometers
  • 1518.193 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 Waingapu to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport (WGP) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Waingapu to Medan generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waingapu to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport (WGP) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).

Airport information

Origin Umbu Mehang Kunda Airport
City: Waingapu
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: WGP
ICAO Code: WATU
Coordinates: 9°40′9″S, 120°18′7″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