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Distance from Palembang to Melbourne

Straight line

5,629 km
3,498 mi · 3,039 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 32 min

Direction

SE 139°
initial bearing

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How far is Palembang from Melbourne?

Palembang (Indonesia) and Melbourne (Australia) are very far apart: 5,629 km in a straight line, that is 3,498 miles or 3,039 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 Melbourne, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Palembang, Melbourne lies to the south-east (initial bearing 139°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Australia. The halfway point is at -21.5513°, 122.4085°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 32 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Palembang from Melbourne?

The straight-line distance between Palembang and Melbourne is 5,629 km (3,498 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Melbourne from Palembang?

Melbourne is to the south-east of Palembang, at an initial bearing of 139°.

How long is the flight from Palembang to Melbourne?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 32 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.