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Distance from Surabaya to Palembang

Straight line

1,008 km
627 mi · 545 NM

By road

1,280 km
796 mi

Travel time

20 h 46 min
flight ≈ 1 h 46 min

Direction

WNW 298°
initial bearing

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How far is Surabaya from Palembang?

Surabaya (Indonesia) and Palembang (Indonesia) are quite far apart: 1,008 km in a straight line, that is 627 miles or 545 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Surabaya to Palembang is 1,280 km (796 miles), about 20 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Surabaya, Palembang lies to the north-west (initial bearing 298°). Both cities are in Indonesia. The halfway point is at -5.0953°, 108.7348°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 46 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 Surabaya from Palembang?

By road it is 1,280 km (796 miles) from Surabaya to Palembang; in a straight line it is 1,008 km (627 miles).

How long is the drive from Surabaya to Palembang?

About 20 h 46 min on the fastest route (1,280 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Palembang from Surabaya?

Palembang is to the north-west of Surabaya, at an initial bearing of 298°.

How long is the flight from Surabaya to Palembang?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 46 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.