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How far is Medan from Xiamen?

The distance between Xiamen (Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport) and Medan (Soewondo Air Force Base) is 1940 miles / 3122 kilometers / 1686 nautical miles.

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport – Soewondo Air Force Base

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Distance from Xiamen to Medan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1939.943 miles
  • 3122.035 kilometers
  • 1685.764 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
  • 1944.068 miles
  • 3128.675 kilometers
  • 1689.349 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 Xiamen to Medan?

The estimated flight time from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Soewondo Air Force Base is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES)

On average, flying from Xiamen to Medan generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 467 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Xiamen to Medan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Soewondo Air Force Base (MES).

Airport information

Origin Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
City: Xiamen
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XMN
ICAO Code: ZSAM
Coordinates: 24°32′38″N, 118°7′40″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