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Distance from Guangzhou to Palembang

Straight line

3,024 km
1,879 mi · 1,633 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 4 h 17 min

Direction

SSW 199°
initial bearing

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How far is Guangzhou from Palembang?

Guangzhou (China) and Palembang (Indonesia) are very far apart: 3,024 km in a straight line, that is 1,879 miles or 1,633 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 Guangzhou and Palembang, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Guangzhou, Palembang lies to the south (initial bearing 199°). The route crosses from China into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 10.1272°, 108.8225°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 17 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Guangzhou from Palembang?

The straight-line distance between Guangzhou and Palembang is 3,024 km (1,879 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Palembang from Guangzhou?

Palembang is to the south of Guangzhou, at an initial bearing of 199°.

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Palembang?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 17 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.