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Distance from Chittagong to Medan

Straight line

2,202 km
1,368 mi · 1,189 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 15 min

Direction

SSE 160°
initial bearing

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How far is Chittagong from Medan?

Chittagong (Bangladesh) and Medan (Indonesia) are quite far apart: 2,202 km in a straight line, that is 1,368 miles or 1,189 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Chittagong and Medan, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Chittagong, Medan lies to the south (initial bearing 160°). The route crosses from Bangladesh into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 12.9831°, 95.3792°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 15 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chittagong from Medan?

The straight-line distance between Chittagong and Medan is 2,202 km (1,368 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Medan from Chittagong?

Medan is to the south of Chittagong, at an initial bearing of 160°.

How long is the flight from Chittagong to Medan?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 15 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.