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Distance from Palembang to Tokyo

Straight line

5,611 km
3,487 mi · 3,030 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 31 min

Direction

NE 37°
initial bearing

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How far is Palembang from Tokyo?

Palembang (Indonesia) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 5,611 km in a straight line, that is 3,487 miles or 3,030 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 Tokyo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Palembang, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 37°). The route crosses from Indonesia into Japan. The halfway point is at 17.1251°, 120.3618°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 31 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Palembang from Tokyo?

The straight-line distance between Palembang and Tokyo is 5,611 km (3,487 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tokyo from Palembang?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Palembang, at an initial bearing of 37°.

How long is the flight from Palembang to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 31 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.