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Distance from Surabaya to Medan

Straight line

1,971 km
1,224 mi · 1,064 NM

By road

2,624 km
1,631 mi

Travel time

36 h 54 min
flight ≈ 2 h 58 min

Direction

NW 307°
initial bearing

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How far is Surabaya from Medan?

Surabaya (Indonesia) and Medan (Indonesia) are quite far apart: 1,971 km in a straight line, that is 1,224 miles or 1,064 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Surabaya to Medan is 2,624 km (1,631 miles), about 36 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Surabaya, Medan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 307°). Both cities are in Indonesia. The halfway point is at -1.8468°, 105.6873°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 58 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 Surabaya from Medan?

By road it is 2,624 km (1,631 miles) from Surabaya to Medan; in a straight line it is 1,971 km (1,224 miles).

How long is the drive from Surabaya to Medan?

About 36 h 54 min on the fastest route (2,624 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Medan from Surabaya?

Medan is to the north-west of Surabaya, at an initial bearing of 307°.

How long is the flight from Surabaya to Medan?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 58 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.