Distance from Medan to Tarawa

The distance between Medan, Indonesia and Tarawa, Kiribati is 8,267 kilometers (5,137 miles).

Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Tarawa, Gilbert Islands, Kiribati

From Medan to Tarawa, the straight-line distance is 8,267 kilometers, heading east. Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Medan at 26 meters above sea level and Tarawa at 6 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 12-14 hours
Jet fighter 8-10 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Medan, Indonesia

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Jakarta

Coordinates: 3.5833° N 98.6667° E

Elevation: 26 m (85 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Medan Polonia International Airport (MES)
  • Medan Kuala Namu Airport (KNO)
  • Parapat Sibisa Airport (SIW)
  • Silangit Airport (DTB)
  • Pangkor Airport (PKG)
Tarawa, Kiribati

Local time:

Time Zone: Pacific/Tarawa

Coordinates: 1.3278° N 172.977° E

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Bonriki International Airport (TRW)
  • Maiana Airport (MNK)
  • Abaiang Airport (ABF)
  • Marakei Airport (MZK)
  • Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA)

Other distances from Medan

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Medan to Jakarta 1,414 km
From Medan to Surabaya 1,971 km
From Medan to Bekasi 1,426 km
From Medan to Bandung 1,529 km
From Medan to Depok 1,428 km

Other distances from Tarawa

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Tarawa to Betio Village 7 km
From Tarawa to Bikenibeu Village 17 km
From Tarawa to Teaoraereke Village 4 km
From Tarawa to Bairiki Village 0 km
From Tarawa to Eita Village 12 km

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