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Distance from Palembang to Shantou

Straight line

3,185 km
1,979 mi · 1,720 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 4 h 29 min

Direction

NNE 23°
initial bearing

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How far is Palembang from Shantou?

Palembang (Indonesia) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 3,185 km in a straight line, that is 1,979 miles or 1,720 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 Shantou, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Palembang, Shantou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 23°). The route crosses from Indonesia into China. The halfway point is at 10.2804°, 110.4773°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 29 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Palembang from Shantou?

The straight-line distance between Palembang and Shantou is 3,185 km (1,979 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Shantou from Palembang?

Shantou is to the north-east of Palembang, at an initial bearing of 23°.

How long is the flight from Palembang to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 29 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.