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Distance from Karachi to Palembang

Straight line

5,105 km
3,172 mi · 2,756 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 53 min

Direction

ESE 122°
initial bearing

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How far is Karachi from Palembang?

Karachi (Pakistan) and Palembang (Indonesia) are very far apart: 5,105 km in a straight line, that is 3,172 miles or 2,756 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 Karachi and Palembang, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Karachi, Palembang lies to the south-east (initial bearing 122°). The route crosses from Pakistan into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 11.5772°, 86.8167°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 53 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Karachi from Palembang?

The straight-line distance between Karachi and Palembang is 5,105 km (3,172 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Palembang from Karachi?

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

How long is the flight from Karachi to Palembang?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 53 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.