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Distance from Istanbul to Palembang

Straight line

9,037 km
5,616 mi · 4,880 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 48 min

Direction

ESE 102°
initial bearing

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How far is Istanbul from Palembang?

Istanbul (Türkiye) and Palembang (Indonesia) are very far apart: 9,037 km in a straight line, that is 5,616 miles or 4,880 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 Istanbul and Palembang, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Istanbul, Palembang lies to the east (initial bearing 102°). The route crosses from Türkiye into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 23.5093°, 73.0345°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 48 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Istanbul from Palembang?

The straight-line distance between Istanbul and Palembang is 9,037 km (5,616 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Palembang from Istanbul?

Palembang is to the east of Istanbul, at an initial bearing of 102°.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Palembang?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 48 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.