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Distance from Palembang to Chennai

Straight line

3,232 km
2,008 mi · 1,745 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 4 h 32 min

Direction

NW 304°
initial bearing

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How far is Palembang from Chennai?

Palembang (Indonesia) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 3,232 km in a straight line, that is 2,008 miles or 1,745 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 Chennai, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Palembang, Chennai lies to the north-west (initial bearing 304°). The route crosses from Indonesia into India. The halfway point is at 5.2031°, 92.6676°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 32 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Palembang from Chennai?

The straight-line distance between Palembang and Chennai is 3,232 km (2,008 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Chennai from Palembang?

Chennai is to the north-west of Palembang, at an initial bearing of 304°.

How long is the flight from Palembang to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 32 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.