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Distance from Palembang to Istanbul

Straight line

9,037 km
5,616 mi · 4,880 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 48 min

Direction

NW 312°
initial bearing

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How far is Palembang from Istanbul?

Palembang (Indonesia) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 9,037 km in a straight line, that is 5,616 miles or 4,880 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 Istanbul, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Palembang, Istanbul lies to the north-west (initial bearing 312°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 23.5093°, 73.0345°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 48 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Palembang from Istanbul?

The straight-line distance between Palembang and Istanbul is 9,037 km (5,616 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Istanbul from Palembang?

Istanbul is to the north-west of Palembang, at an initial bearing of 312°.

How long is the flight from Palembang to Istanbul?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 48 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.