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Distance from Palembang to Karachi

Straight line

5,105 km
3,172 mi · 2,756 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 53 min

Direction

NW 309°
initial bearing

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How far is Palembang from Karachi?

Palembang (Indonesia) and Karachi (Pakistan) are very far apart: 5,105 km in a straight line, that is 3,172 miles or 2,756 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 Karachi, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Palembang, Karachi lies to the north-west (initial bearing 309°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 11.5772°, 86.8167°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 53 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Palembang from Karachi?

The straight-line distance between Palembang and Karachi is 5,105 km (3,172 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Karachi from Palembang?

Karachi is to the north-west of Palembang, at an initial bearing of 309°.

How long is the flight from Palembang to Karachi?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 53 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.