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Distance from Perth to Medan

Straight line

4,333 km
2,693 mi · 2,340 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 55 min

Direction

NNW 332°
initial bearing

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How far is Perth from Medan?

Perth (Australia) and Medan (Indonesia) are very far apart: 4,333 km in a straight line, that is 2,693 miles or 2,340 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 Perth and Medan, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Perth, Medan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 332°). The route crosses from Australia into Indonesia. The halfway point is at -14.3380°, 106.5625°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 55 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Perth from Medan?

The straight-line distance between Perth and Medan is 4,333 km (2,693 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Medan from Perth?

Medan is to the north-west of Perth, at an initial bearing of 332°.

How long is the flight from Perth to Medan?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 55 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.