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Distance from Harbin to Medan

Straight line

5,405 km
3,359 mi · 2,919 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 15 min

Direction

SW 219°
initial bearing

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How far is Harbin from Medan?

Harbin (China) and Medan (Indonesia) are very far apart: 5,405 km in a straight line, that is 3,359 miles or 2,919 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 Harbin and Medan, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Harbin, Medan lies to the south-west (initial bearing 219°). The route crosses from China into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 25.3060°, 110.1322°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 15 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Harbin from Medan?

The straight-line distance between Harbin and Medan is 5,405 km (3,359 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Medan from Harbin?

Medan is to the south-west of Harbin, at an initial bearing of 219°.

How long is the flight from Harbin to Medan?

A direct flight would take about 7 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.