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Distance from Tokyo to Palembang

Straight line

5,611 km
3,487 mi · 3,030 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 7 h 31 min

Direction

SW 228°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Palembang?

Tokyo (Japan) and Palembang (Indonesia) are very far apart: 5,611 km in a straight line, that is 3,487 miles or 3,030 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 Tokyo and Palembang, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tokyo, Palembang lies to the south-west (initial bearing 228°). The route crosses from Japan into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 17.1251°, 120.3618°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 31 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Palembang?

The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Palembang is 5,611 km (3,487 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Palembang from Tokyo?

Palembang is to the south-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 228°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Palembang?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 31 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.