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Distance from Hanoi to Medan

Straight line

2,080 km
1,293 mi · 1,123 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 6 min

Direction

SSW 203°
initial bearing

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How far is Hanoi from Medan?

Hanoi (Vietnam) and Medan (Indonesia) are quite far apart: 2,080 km in a straight line, that is 1,293 miles or 1,123 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 Hanoi and Medan, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Hanoi, Medan lies to the south-west (initial bearing 203°). The route crosses from Vietnam into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 12.3273°, 102.1338°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 6 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Hanoi from Medan?

The straight-line distance between Hanoi and Medan is 2,080 km (1,293 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Medan from Hanoi?

Medan is to the south-west of Hanoi, at an initial bearing of 203°.

How long is the flight from Hanoi to Medan?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 6 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.