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Distance from Chengdu to Palembang

Straight line

3,717 km
2,310 mi · 2,007 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 9 min

Direction

S 179°
initial bearing

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How far is Chengdu from Palembang?

Chengdu (China) and Palembang (Indonesia) are very far apart: 3,717 km in a straight line, that is 2,310 miles or 2,007 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 Chengdu and Palembang, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Chengdu, Palembang lies to the south (initial bearing 179°). The route crosses from China into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 13.8752°, 104.4315°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 9 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chengdu from Palembang?

The straight-line distance between Chengdu and Palembang is 3,717 km (2,310 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Palembang from Chengdu?

Palembang is to the south of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 179°.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Palembang?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 9 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.