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Distance from Medan to Bogotá

Straight line

18,805 km
11,685 mi · 10,154 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 24 h

Direction

NW 318°
initial bearing

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How far is Medan from Bogotá?

Medan (Indonesia) and Bogotá (Colombia) are very far apart: 18,805 km in a straight line, that is 11,685 miles or 10,154 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 Medan and Bogotá, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Medan, Bogotá lies to the north-west (initial bearing 318°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Colombia. The halfway point is at 48.5543°, 12.8725°.

A direct flight would take about 24 h (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Medan from Bogotá?

The straight-line distance between Medan and Bogotá is 18,805 km (11,685 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Bogotá from Medan?

Bogotá is to the north-west of Medan, at an initial bearing of 318°.

How long is the flight from Medan to Bogotá?

A direct flight would take about 24 h 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.