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Distance from Palembang to Beijing

Straight line

4,889 km
3,038 mi · 2,640 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 37 min

Direction

NNE 13°
initial bearing

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How far is Palembang from Beijing?

Palembang (Indonesia) and Beijing (China) are very far apart: 4,889 km in a straight line, that is 3,038 miles or 2,640 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 Beijing, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Palembang, Beijing lies to the north (initial bearing 13°). The route crosses from Indonesia into China. The halfway point is at 18.5833°, 109.8047°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 37 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Palembang from Beijing?

The straight-line distance between Palembang and Beijing is 4,889 km (3,038 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Beijing from Palembang?

Beijing is to the north of Palembang, at an initial bearing of 13°.

How long is the flight from Palembang to Beijing?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 37 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.