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Distance from Medan to Yangon

Straight line

1,488 km
925 mi · 803 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 22 min

Direction

N 350°
initial bearing

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How far is Medan from Yangon?

Medan (Indonesia) and Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) are quite far apart: 1,488 km in a straight line, that is 925 miles or 803 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 Yangon, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Medan, Yangon lies to the north (initial bearing 350°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Myanmar (Burma). The halfway point is at 10.1967°, 97.4376°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 22 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Medan from Yangon?

The straight-line distance between Medan and Yangon is 1,488 km (925 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Yangon from Medan?

Yangon is to the north of Medan, at an initial bearing of 350°.

How long is the flight from Medan to Yangon?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 22 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.