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Distance from Xi’an to Palembang

Straight line

4,138 km
2,571 mi · 2,234 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 40 min

Direction

S 187°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Palembang?

Xi’an (China) and Palembang (Indonesia) are very far apart: 4,138 km in a straight line, that is 2,571 miles or 2,234 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 Xi’an and Palembang, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Xi’an, Palembang lies to the south (initial bearing 187°). The route crosses from China into Indonesia. The halfway point is at 15.6806°, 106.6398°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 40 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Xi’an from Palembang?

The straight-line distance between Xi’an and Palembang is 4,138 km (2,571 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Palembang from Xi’an?

Palembang is to the south of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 187°.

How long is the flight from Xi’an to Palembang?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 40 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.