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How far is Palembang from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport) is 439 miles / 707 kilometers / 382 nautical miles.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Palembang

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Palembang. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 439.445 miles
  • 707.218 kilometers
  • 381.867 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 441.256 miles
  • 710.132 kilometers
  • 383.441 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Palembang?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Palembang generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 198 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuala Lumpur to Palembang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM).

Airport information

Origin Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E
Destination Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport
City: Palembang
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: PLM
ICAO Code: WIPP
Coordinates: 2°53′53″S, 104°41′59″E

Airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Palembang (PLM)

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