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Distance from Adelaide to Palembang

Straight line

4,978 km
3,093 mi · 2,688 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 43 min

Direction

NW 308°
initial bearing

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How far is Adelaide from Palembang?

Adelaide (Australia) and Palembang (Indonesia) are very far apart: 4,978 km in a straight line, that is 3,093 miles or 2,688 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Adelaide and Palembang, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Adelaide, Palembang lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). The route crosses from Australia into Indonesia. The halfway point is at -19.7066°, 119.9580°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 43 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Adelaide from Palembang?

The straight-line distance between Adelaide and Palembang is 4,978 km (3,093 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Palembang from Adelaide?

Palembang is to the north-west of Adelaide, at an initial bearing of 308°.

How long is the flight from Adelaide to Palembang?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 43 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.