EN RO

Distance from Nanjing to Palembang

Straight line

4,146 km
2,576 mi · 2,238 NM

By road

–
no road route

Travel time

–
flight ≈ 5 h 41 min

Direction

SSW 203°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Palembang → Nanjing

How far is Nanjing from Palembang?

Nanjing (China) and Palembang (Indonesia) are very far apart: 4,146 km in a straight line, that is 2,576 miles or 2,238 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 Nanjing and Palembang, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Nanjing, Palembang lies to the south-west (initial bearing 203°). The route crosses from China into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 14.6770°, 111.1842°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 41 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Nanjing from Palembang?

The straight-line distance between Nanjing and Palembang is 4,146 km (2,576 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Palembang from Nanjing?

Palembang is to the south-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 203°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Palembang?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 41 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.