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Distance from Moscow to Palembang

Straight line

8,870 km
5,512 mi · 4,790 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 35 min

Direction

ESE 111°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Palembang?

Moscow (Russia) and Palembang (Indonesia) are very far apart: 8,870 km in a straight line, that is 5,512 miles or 4,790 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 Moscow and Palembang, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Moscow, Palembang lies to the east (initial bearing 111°). The route crosses from Russia into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 30.3801°, 81.6753°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Moscow from Palembang?

The straight-line distance between Moscow and Palembang is 8,870 km (5,512 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Palembang from Moscow?

Palembang is to the east of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 111°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Palembang?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 35 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.