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Distance from Seoul to Palembang

Straight line

5,036 km
3,129 mi · 2,719 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 48 min

Direction

SSW 212°
initial bearing

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How far is Seoul from Palembang?

Seoul (South Korea) and Palembang (Indonesia) are very far apart: 5,036 km in a straight line, that is 3,129 miles or 2,719 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 Seoul and Palembang, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Seoul, Palembang lies to the south-west (initial bearing 212°). The route crosses from South Korea into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 17.6313°, 114.5674°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 48 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Seoul from Palembang?

The straight-line distance between Seoul and Palembang is 5,036 km (3,129 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Palembang from Seoul?

Palembang is to the south-west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 212°.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Palembang?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 48 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.