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Distance from Palembang to Seoul

Straight line

5,036 km
3,129 mi · 2,719 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 48 min

Direction

NNE 25°
initial bearing

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How far is Palembang from Seoul?

Palembang (Indonesia) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 5,036 km in a straight line, that is 3,129 miles or 2,719 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Palembang, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 25°). The route crosses from Indonesia into South Korea. The halfway point is at 17.6313°, 114.5674°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 48 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 Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Palembang and Seoul is 5,036 km (3,129 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Seoul from Palembang?

Seoul is to the north-east of Palembang, at an initial bearing of 25°.

How long is the flight from Palembang to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 48 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.