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Distance from Palembang to Guangzhou

Straight line

3,024 km
1,879 mi · 1,633 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 4 h 17 min

Direction

NNE 17°
initial bearing

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How far is Palembang from Guangzhou?

Palembang (Indonesia) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 3,024 km in a straight line, that is 1,879 miles or 1,633 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 Guangzhou, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Palembang, Guangzhou lies to the north (initial bearing 17°). The route crosses from Indonesia into China. The halfway point is at 10.1272°, 108.8225°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 17 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Palembang from Guangzhou?

The straight-line distance between Palembang and Guangzhou is 3,024 km (1,879 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Palembang?

Guangzhou is to the north of Palembang, at an initial bearing of 17°.

How long is the flight from Palembang to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 17 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.