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Distance from Phnom Penh to Palembang

Straight line

1,601 km
995 mi · 865 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 2 h 30 min

Direction

S 181°
initial bearing

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How far is Phnom Penh from Palembang?

Phnom Penh (Cambodia) and Palembang (Indonesia) are quite far apart: 1,601 km in a straight line, that is 995 miles or 865 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 Phnom Penh and Palembang, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Phnom Penh, Palembang lies to the south (initial bearing 181°). The route crosses from Cambodia into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 4.3229°, 104.8301°.

A direct flight would take about 2 h 30 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Phnom Penh from Palembang?

The straight-line distance between Phnom Penh and Palembang is 1,601 km (995 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Palembang from Phnom Penh?

Palembang is to the south of Phnom Penh, at an initial bearing of 181°.

How long is the flight from Phnom Penh to Palembang?

A direct flight would take about 2 h 30 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.