Distance from Medan to Pekanbaru
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.
Medan 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…
Pekanbaru is the capital city of the Indonesian province of Riau, and a major economic centre on the eastern side of Sumatra Island with its name derived from the Malay (Indonesian) word for 'new market' . It has an a…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Medan to Pekanbaru?
It is 460 km in a straight line from Medan to Pekanbaru. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Medan to Pekanbaru?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 19 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Medan to Pekanbaru?
Around 7 h 40 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.