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Distance from Baghdad to Palembang

Straight line

7,488 km
4,653 mi · 4,043 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 52 min

Direction

ESE 110°
initial bearing

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How far is Baghdad from Palembang?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Palembang (Indonesia) are very far apart: 7,488 km in a straight line, that is 4,653 miles or 4,043 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 Baghdad and Palembang, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Baghdad, Palembang lies to the east (initial bearing 110°). The route crosses from Iraq into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 17.4381°, 77.5362°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 52 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Baghdad from Palembang?

The straight-line distance between Baghdad and Palembang is 7,488 km (4,653 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Palembang from Baghdad?

Palembang is to the east of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 110°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Palembang?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 52 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.