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Distance from Semarang to Medan

Straight line

1,753 km
1,089 mi · 947 NM

By road

2,310 km
1,435 mi

Travel time

33 h 6 min
flight ≈ 2 h 41 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Semarang from Medan?

Semarang (Indonesia) and Medan (Indonesia) are quite far apart: 1,753 km in a straight line, that is 1,089 miles or 947 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Semarang to Medan is 2,310 km (1,435 miles), about 33 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 32% longer than the straight line.

From Semarang, Medan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). Both cities are in Indonesia. The halfway point is at -1.7139°, 104.5275°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 41 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Semarang from Medan?

By road it is 2,310 km (1,435 miles) from Semarang to Medan; in a straight line it is 1,753 km (1,089 miles).

How long is the drive from Semarang to Medan?

About 33 h 6 min on the fastest route (2,310 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Medan from Semarang?

Medan is to the north-west of Semarang, at an initial bearing of 312°.

How long is the flight from Semarang to Medan?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 41 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.