Distance from Medan to Sydney
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How far is Medan from Sydney?
Medan (Indonesia) and Sydney (Australia) are very far apart: 6,891 km in a straight line, that is 4,282 miles or 3,721 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Medan, Sydney lies to the south-east (initial bearing 132°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Australia. The halfway point is at -16.7766°, 122.3445°.
A direct flight would take about 9 h 7 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Medan
- Medan – Kuala Lumpur 339 km
- Medan – Kota Bharu 487 km
- Medan – Singapore 630 km
- Medan – Batam 654 km
- Medan – Palembang 989 km
- Medan – Phnom Penh 1,123 km
- Medan – Bangkok 1,149 km
- Medan – Ho Chi Minh City 1,191 km
- Medan – Tangerang 1,400 km
Other distances from Sydney
- Sydney – Melbourne 713 km
- Sydney – Brisbane 733 km
- Sydney – Adelaide 1,162 km
- Sydney – Perth 3,290 km
- Sydney – Makassar 4,575 km
- Sydney – Surabaya 4,929 km
- Sydney – Semarang 5,140 km
- Sydney – Davao 5,291 km
- Sydney – Malingao 5,361 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Medan from Sydney?
The straight-line distance between Medan and Sydney is 6,891 km (4,282 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Sydney from Medan?
Sydney is to the south-east of Medan, at an initial bearing of 132°.
How long is the flight from Medan to Sydney?
A direct flight would take about 9 h 7 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.