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Distance from Palembang to Bangkok

Straight line

1,902 km
1,182 mi · 1,027 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 53 min

Direction

NNW 346°
initial bearing

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How far is Palembang from Bangkok?

Palembang (Indonesia) and Bangkok (Thailand) are quite far apart: 1,902 km in a straight line, that is 1,182 miles or 1,027 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 Bangkok, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Palembang, Bangkok lies to the north (initial bearing 346°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Thailand. The halfway point is at 5.4223°, 102.6531°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 53 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Palembang from Bangkok?

The straight-line distance between Palembang and Bangkok is 1,902 km (1,182 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Bangkok from Palembang?

Bangkok is to the north of Palembang, at an initial bearing of 346°.

How long is the flight from Palembang to Bangkok?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 53 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.