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How far is Obo from Palembang?

The distance between Palembang (Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport) and Obo (Obo Airport) is 2542 miles / 4091 kilometers / 2209 nautical miles.

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport – Obo Airport

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Distance from Palembang to Obo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2542.225 miles
  • 4091.314 kilometers
  • 2209.133 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
  • 2539.582 miles
  • 4087.060 kilometers
  • 2206.836 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 Palembang to Obo?

The estimated flight time from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport to Obo Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) and Obo Airport (OBX)

On average, flying from Palembang to Obo generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 618 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Palembang to Obo

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Obo Airport
City: Obo
Country: Papua New Guinea Flag of Papua New Guinea
IATA Code: OBX
ICAO Code: AYOB
Coordinates: 7°35′26″S, 141°19′27″E