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Distance from Palembang to Xi’an

Straight line

4,138 km
2,571 mi · 2,234 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 40 min

Direction

N 6°
initial bearing

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How far is Palembang from Xi’an?

Palembang (Indonesia) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 4,138 km in a straight line, that is 2,571 miles or 2,234 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 Xi’an, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Palembang, Xi’an lies to the north (initial bearing 6°). The route crosses from Indonesia into China. The halfway point is at 15.6806°, 106.6398°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 40 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Palembang from Xi’an?

The straight-line distance between Palembang and Xi’an is 4,138 km (2,571 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Xi’an from Palembang?

Xi’an is to the north of Palembang, at an initial bearing of 6°.

How long is the flight from Palembang to Xi’an?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 40 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.