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Distance from Palembang to Semarang

Straight line

774 km
481 mi · 418 NM

By road

968 km
602 mi

Travel time

17 h 1 min
flight ≈ 1 h 28 min

Direction

SE 126°
initial bearing

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How far is Palembang from Semarang?

Palembang (Indonesia) and Semarang (Indonesia) are quite far apart: 774 km in a straight line, that is 481 miles or 418 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Palembang to Semarang is 968 km (602 miles), about 17 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Palembang, Semarang lies to the south-east (initial bearing 126°). Both cities are in Indonesia. The halfway point is at -4.9609°, 107.5746°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 28 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Palembang from Semarang?

By road it is 968 km (602 miles) from Palembang to Semarang; in a straight line it is 774 km (481 miles).

How long is the drive from Palembang to Semarang?

About 17 h 1 min on the fastest route (968 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Semarang from Palembang?

Semarang is to the south-east of Palembang, at an initial bearing of 126°.

How long is the flight from Palembang to Semarang?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 28 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.