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Distance from Palembang to Kolkata

Straight line

3,334 km
2,072 mi · 1,800 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 4 h 40 min

Direction

NNW 329°
initial bearing

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How far is Palembang from Kolkata?

Palembang (Indonesia) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 3,334 km in a straight line, that is 2,072 miles or 1,800 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 Kolkata, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Palembang, Kolkata lies to the north-west (initial bearing 329°). The route crosses from Indonesia into India. The halfway point is at 9.9220°, 96.8773°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 40 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Palembang from Kolkata?

The straight-line distance between Palembang and Kolkata is 3,334 km (2,072 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Kolkata from Palembang?

Kolkata is to the north-west of Palembang, at an initial bearing of 329°.

How long is the flight from Palembang to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 40 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.