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Distance from Palembang to Riyadh

Straight line

6,968 km
4,330 mi · 3,762 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 13 min

Direction

WNW 300°
initial bearing

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How far is Palembang from Riyadh?

Palembang (Indonesia) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) are very far apart: 6,968 km in a straight line, that is 4,330 miles or 3,762 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 Riyadh, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Palembang, Riyadh lies to the north-west (initial bearing 300°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Saudi Arabia. The halfway point is at 12.3979°, 77.2346°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 13 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Palembang from Riyadh?

The straight-line distance between Palembang and Riyadh is 6,968 km (4,330 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Riyadh from Palembang?

Riyadh is to the north-west of Palembang, at an initial bearing of 300°.

How long is the flight from Palembang to Riyadh?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 13 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.