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Distance from Dalian to Medan

Straight line

4,550 km
2,827 mi · 2,457 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 11 min

Direction

SW 216°
initial bearing

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How far is Dalian from Medan?

Dalian (China) and Medan (Indonesia) are very far apart: 4,550 km in a straight line, that is 2,827 miles or 2,457 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 Dalian and Medan, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Dalian, Medan lies to the south-west (initial bearing 216°). The route crosses from China into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 21.6347°, 108.6955°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 11 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Dalian from Medan?

The straight-line distance between Dalian and Medan is 4,550 km (2,827 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Medan from Dalian?

Medan is to the south-west of Dalian, at an initial bearing of 216°.

How long is the flight from Dalian to Medan?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 11 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.