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How far is Palembang from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport) is 3052 miles / 4911 kilometers / 2652 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Palembang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3051.654 miles
  • 4911.160 kilometers
  • 2651.815 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
  • 3063.461 miles
  • 4930.163 kilometers
  • 2662.075 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 Beijing to Palembang?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport is 6 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)

On average, flying from Beijing to Palembang generates about 340 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 340 kilograms equals 750 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Palembang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″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