Distance from Medan to Padang
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Medan0 mMedan is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of North Sumatra. The nearby Strait of Malacca, Port of Belawan, and Kualanamu International Airport make Medan a regional hub and multicultural metropo…
Padang0 mPadang is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of West Sumatra. It had a population of 833,562 at the 2010 census and 909,040 at the 2020 census; the official estimate as of mid 2025 was 965,050. It…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Medan to Padang?
It is 538 km in a straight line from Medan to Padang. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Medan to Padang?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 24 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Medan to Padang?
Around 8 h 58 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.