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Distance from Palembang to Adelaide

Straight line

4,978 km
3,093 mi · 2,688 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 43 min

Direction

SE 140°
initial bearing

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How far is Palembang from Adelaide?

Palembang (Indonesia) and Adelaide (Australia) are very far apart: 4,978 km in a straight line, that is 3,093 miles or 2,688 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 Palembang and Adelaide, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Palembang, Adelaide lies to the south-east (initial bearing 140°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Australia. The halfway point is at -19.7066°, 119.9580°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 43 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Palembang from Adelaide?

The straight-line distance between Palembang and Adelaide is 4,978 km (3,093 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Adelaide from Palembang?

Adelaide is to the south-east of Palembang, at an initial bearing of 140°.

How long is the flight from Palembang to Adelaide?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 43 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.