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Distance from Semarang to Palembang

Straight line

774 km
481 mi · 418 NM

By road

966 km
600 mi

Travel time

16 h 59 min
flight ≈ 1 h 28 min

Direction

NW 306°
initial bearing

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How far is Semarang from Palembang?

Semarang (Indonesia) and Palembang (Indonesia) are quite far apart: 774 km in a straight line, that is 481 miles or 418 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Semarang to Palembang is 966 km (600 miles), about 16 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 25% longer than the straight line.

From Semarang, Palembang lies to the north-west (initial bearing 306°). Both cities are in Indonesia. The halfway point is at -4.9609°, 107.5746°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 28 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 Semarang from Palembang?

By road it is 966 km (600 miles) from Semarang to Palembang; in a straight line it is 774 km (481 miles).

How long is the drive from Semarang to Palembang?

About 16 h 59 min on the fastest route (966 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Palembang from Semarang?

Palembang is to the north-west of Semarang, at an initial bearing of 306°.

How long is the flight from Semarang to Palembang?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 28 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.