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How far is Palembang from Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport) is 3490 miles / 5616 kilometers / 3033 nautical miles.

Melbourne Airport – Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Palembang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3489.836 miles
  • 5616.347 kilometers
  • 3032.585 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
  • 3493.790 miles
  • 5622.710 kilometers
  • 3036.020 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 Melbourne to Palembang?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport is 7 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Palembang generates about 393 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 393 kilograms equals 867 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Melbourne to Palembang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM).

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Airport
City: Melbourne
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: MEL
ICAO Code: YMML
Coordinates: 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″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