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Distance from Palembang to Nanjing

Straight line

4,146 km
2,576 mi · 2,238 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 41 min

Direction

NNE 20°
initial bearing

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How far is Palembang from Nanjing?

Palembang (Indonesia) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 4,146 km in a straight line, that is 2,576 miles or 2,238 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 Nanjing, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Palembang, Nanjing lies to the north (initial bearing 20°). The route crosses from Indonesia into China. The halfway point is at 14.6770°, 111.1842°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 41 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Palembang from Nanjing?

The straight-line distance between Palembang and Nanjing is 4,146 km (2,576 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Nanjing from Palembang?

Nanjing is to the north of Palembang, at an initial bearing of 20°.

How long is the flight from Palembang to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 41 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.