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Distance from Kinshasa to Palembang

Straight line

9,931 km
6,171 mi · 5,363 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 55 min

Direction

E 93°
initial bearing

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How far is Kinshasa from Palembang?

Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) and Palembang (Indonesia) are very far apart: 9,931 km in a straight line, that is 6,171 miles or 5,363 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 Kinshasa and Palembang, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kinshasa, Palembang lies to the east (initial bearing 93°). The route crosses from Congo - Kinshasa into Indonesia. The halfway point is at -5.0907°, 60.0739°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 55 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kinshasa from Palembang?

The straight-line distance between Kinshasa and Palembang is 9,931 km (6,171 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Palembang from Kinshasa?

Palembang is to the east of Kinshasa, at an initial bearing of 93°.

How long is the flight from Kinshasa to Palembang?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 55 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.