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Distance from Lima to Palembang

Straight line

18,338 km
11,395 mi · 9,902 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 23 h 25 min

Direction

S 187°
initial bearing

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How far is Lima from Palembang?

Lima (Peru) and Palembang (Indonesia) are very far apart: 18,338 km in a straight line, that is 11,395 miles or 9,902 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 Lima and Palembang, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Lima, Palembang lies to the south (initial bearing 187°). The route crosses from Peru into Indonesia. The halfway point is at -81.8970°, 159.7676°.

A direct flight would take about 23 h 25 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Lima from Palembang?

The straight-line distance between Lima and Palembang is 18,338 km (11,395 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Palembang from Lima?

Palembang is to the south of Lima, at an initial bearing of 187°.

How long is the flight from Lima to Palembang?

A direct flight would take about 23 h 25 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.