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Distance from Bangkok to Palembang

Straight line

1,902 km
1,182 mi · 1,027 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 53 min

Direction

SSE 166°
initial bearing

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How far is Bangkok from Palembang?

Bangkok (Thailand) and Palembang (Indonesia) are quite far apart: 1,902 km in a straight line, that is 1,182 miles or 1,027 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Bangkok, Palembang lies to the south (initial bearing 166°). The route crosses from Thailand into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 5.4223°, 102.6531°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 53 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bangkok from Palembang?

The straight-line distance between Bangkok and Palembang is 1,902 km (1,182 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Palembang from Bangkok?

Palembang is to the south of Bangkok, at an initial bearing of 166°.

How long is the flight from Bangkok to Palembang?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 53 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.