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How far is Palembang from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport) is 641 miles / 1031 kilometers / 557 nautical miles.

Penang International Airport – Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport

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Distance from Penang to Palembang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 640.688 miles
  • 1031.087 kilometers
  • 556.742 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
  • 643.294 miles
  • 1035.281 kilometers
  • 559.007 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 Penang to Palembang?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)

On average, flying from Penang to Palembang generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Penang to Palembang

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

Airport information

Origin Penang International Airport
City: Penang
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: PEN
ICAO Code: WMKP
Coordinates: 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″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