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Distance from Chennai to Palembang

Straight line

3,232 km
2,008 mi · 1,745 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 4 h 32 min

Direction

ESE 122°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Palembang?

Chennai (India) and Palembang (Indonesia) are very far apart: 3,232 km in a straight line, that is 2,008 miles or 1,745 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 Chennai and Palembang, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Chennai, Palembang lies to the south-east (initial bearing 122°). The route crosses from India into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 5.2031°, 92.6676°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 32 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Chennai from Palembang?

The straight-line distance between Chennai and Palembang is 3,232 km (2,008 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Palembang from Chennai?

Palembang is to the south-east of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 122°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Palembang?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 32 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.