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Distance from Palembang to Los Angeles

Straight line

14,391 km
8,942 mi · 7,771 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 18 h 29 min

Direction

NE 47°
initial bearing

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How far is Palembang from Los Angeles?

Palembang (Indonesia) and Los Angeles (United States) are very far apart: 14,391 km in a straight line, that is 8,942 miles or 7,771 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 Los Angeles, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Palembang, Los Angeles lies to the north-east (initial bearing 47°). The route crosses from Indonesia into United States. The halfway point is at 36.4986°, 159.9452°.

A direct flight would take about 18 h 29 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Palembang from Los Angeles?

The straight-line distance between Palembang and Los Angeles is 14,391 km (8,942 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Los Angeles from Palembang?

Los Angeles is to the north-east of Palembang, at an initial bearing of 47°.

How long is the flight from Palembang to Los Angeles?

A direct flight would take about 18 h 29 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.