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Distance from Yangon to Medan

Straight line

1,488 km
925 mi · 803 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 22 min

Direction

S 169°
initial bearing

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How far is Yangon from Medan?

Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) and Medan (Indonesia) 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.

From Yangon, Medan lies to the south (initial bearing 169°). The route crosses from Myanmar (Burma) into Indonesia. 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). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Yangon from Medan?

The straight-line distance between Yangon and Medan is 1,488 km (925 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Medan from Yangon?

Medan is to the south of Yangon, at an initial bearing of 169°.

How long is the flight from Yangon to Medan?

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.