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Distance from Los Angeles to Palembang

Straight line

14,391 km
8,942 mi · 7,771 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 18 h 29 min

Direction

WNW 298°
initial bearing

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How far is Los Angeles from Palembang?

Los Angeles (United States) and Palembang (Indonesia) are very far apart: 14,391 km in a straight line, that is 8,942 miles or 7,771 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 Los Angeles and Palembang, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Los Angeles, Palembang lies to the north-west (initial bearing 298°). The route crosses from United States into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 36.4986°, 159.9452°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 29 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Los Angeles from Palembang?

The straight-line distance between Los Angeles and Palembang is 14,391 km (8,942 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Palembang from Los Angeles?

Palembang is to the north-west of Los Angeles, at an initial bearing of 298°.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Palembang?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 29 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.