Distance from Melbourne to Medan
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How far is Melbourne from Medan?
Melbourne (Australia) and Medan (Indonesia) are very far apart: 6,615 km in a straight line, that is 4,111 miles or 3,572 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Melbourne, Medan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 303°). The route crosses from Australia into Indonesia. The halfway point is at -18.4942°, 118.9672°.
A direct flight would take about 8 h 46 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 Melbourne
- Melbourne – Adelaide 654 km
- Melbourne – Sydney 713 km
- Melbourne – Brisbane 1,375 km
- Melbourne – Perth 2,721 km
- Melbourne – Makassar 4,458 km
- Melbourne – Surabaya 4,696 km
- Melbourne – Semarang 4,882 km
- Melbourne – Bandung 5,092 km
- Melbourne – Depok 5,193 km
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is Melbourne from Medan?
The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Medan is 6,615 km (4,111 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Medan from Melbourne?
Medan is to the north-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 303°.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Medan?
A direct flight would take about 8 h 46 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.