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Distance from Palembang to Cairo

Straight line

8,596 km
5,341 mi · 4,642 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 15 min

Direction

WNW 302°
initial bearing

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How far is Palembang from Cairo?

Palembang (Indonesia) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 8,596 km in a straight line, that is 5,341 miles or 4,642 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 Cairo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Palembang, Cairo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 302°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Egypt. The halfway point is at 16.7452°, 71.0523°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 15 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Palembang from Cairo?

The straight-line distance between Palembang and Cairo is 8,596 km (5,341 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Cairo from Palembang?

Cairo is to the north-west of Palembang, at an initial bearing of 302°.

How long is the flight from Palembang to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 15 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.