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Distance from Palembang to Jakarta

Straight line

433 km
269 mi · 234 NM

By road

537 km
333 mi

Travel time

11 h 39 min
flight ≈ 1 h 2 min

Direction

SSE 148°
initial bearing

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How far is Palembang from Jakarta?

Palembang (Indonesia) and Jakarta (Indonesia) are a medium distance apart: 433 km in a straight line, that is 269 miles or 234 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Palembang to Jakarta is 537 km (333 miles), about 11 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Palembang, Jakarta lies to the south-east (initial bearing 148°). Both cities are in Indonesia. The halfway point is at -4.5664°, 105.7931°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Palembang from Jakarta?

By road it is 537 km (333 miles) from Palembang to Jakarta; in a straight line it is 433 km (269 miles).

How long is the drive from Palembang to Jakarta?

About 11 h 39 min on the fastest route (537 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Jakarta from Palembang?

Jakarta is to the south-east of Palembang, at an initial bearing of 148°.

How long is the flight from Palembang to Jakarta?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 2 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.