Distance from Palembang to Medan
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How far is Palembang from Medan?
Palembang (Indonesia) and Medan (Indonesia) are quite far apart: 987 km in a straight line, that is 613 miles or 533 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Palembang, Medan lies to the north-west (initial bearing 317°). Both cities are in Indonesia. The halfway point is at 0.3338°, 101.7072°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 44 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Palembang
- Palembang – Tangerang 418 km
- Palembang – South Tangerang 434 km
- Palembang – Jakarta 434 km
- Palembang – Bekasi 445 km
- Palembang – Depok 450 km
- Palembang – Batam 459 km
- Palembang – Singapore 478 km
- Palembang – Bandung 547 km
- Palembang – Kuala Lumpur 755 km
Other distances from Medan
- Medan – Kuala Lumpur 339 km
- Medan – Kota Bharu 487 km
- Medan – Singapore 630 km
- Medan – Batam 654 km
- Medan – Phnom Penh 1,123 km
- Medan – Bangkok 1,149 km
- Medan – Ho Chi Minh City 1,191 km
- Medan – Tangerang 1,400 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Palembang from Medan?
The straight-line distance between Palembang and Medan is 987 km (613 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Medan from Palembang?
Medan is to the north-west of Palembang, at an initial bearing of 317°.
How long is the flight from Palembang to Medan?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 44 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.