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Distance from Palembang to Baghdad

Straight line

7,488 km
4,653 mi · 4,043 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 52 min

Direction

NW 308°
initial bearing

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How far is Palembang from Baghdad?

Palembang (Indonesia) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 7,488 km in a straight line, that is 4,653 miles or 4,043 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 Baghdad, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Palembang, Baghdad lies to the north-west (initial bearing 308°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Iraq. The halfway point is at 17.4381°, 77.5362°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 52 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Palembang from Baghdad?

The straight-line distance between Palembang and Baghdad is 7,488 km (4,653 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Baghdad from Palembang?

Baghdad is to the north-west of Palembang, at an initial bearing of 308°.

How long is the flight from Palembang to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 52 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.