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Distance from Jakarta to Palembang

Straight line

433 km
269 mi · 234 NM

By road

535 km
332 mi

Travel time

11 h 40 min
flight ≈ 1 h 2 min

Direction

NNW 328°
initial bearing

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How far is Jakarta from Palembang?

Jakarta (Indonesia) and Palembang (Indonesia) are a medium distance apart: 433 km in a straight line, that is 269 miles or 234 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Jakarta to Palembang is 535 km (332 miles), about 11 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Jakarta, Palembang lies to the north-west (initial bearing 328°). Both cities are in Indonesia. The halfway point is at -4.5664°, 105.7931°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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 Jakarta from Palembang?

By road it is 535 km (332 miles) from Jakarta to Palembang; in a straight line it is 433 km (269 miles).

How long is the drive from Jakarta to Palembang?

About 11 h 40 min on the fastest route (535 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Palembang from Jakarta?

Palembang is to the north-west of Jakarta, at an initial bearing of 328°.

How long is the flight from Jakarta to Palembang?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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.